motive
/ˈməʊtɪv/
An incentive to act in a particular way; a reason or emotion that makes one want to do something; anything that prompts a choice of action; Something which causes someone to want to commit a crime
- plural
- motives
Meanings
- 1
An incentive to act in a particular way; a reason or emotion that makes one want to do something; anything that prompts a choice of action
I don't know his motives.
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I don't know her motives.
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- 2
Something which causes someone to want to commit a crime; a reason for criminal behaviour
- 3
An idea or communication that makes one want to act, especially from spiritual sources; a divine promptingrare
- 4
A limb or other bodily organ that can moverare
- 5
A party, gathering, or get-togetherrare
- 6
One's plans for the day or nightrare