motive
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/ˈməʊtɪv/US /ˈmoʊtɪv/motive
NOUNDefinition of motive
A motive is a reason to do something.
Example: The man says he has no motive for killing his wife.
motive
EXAMPLESExamples of motive
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The man says he has no motive for killing his wife.
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What are the motives behind this change?
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SMART VOCABULARYRelated words and phrases
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