LookItUpmotive
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈmoʊtɪv/ · UK /ˈməʊtɪv/
Forms: motives
motive means: A reason that makes someone want to do something, especially something wrong.
noun
A reason that makes someone want to do something, especially something wrong.
- What was his motive?
- The police believe revenge was the motive for the attack.
- She questioned their motives for offering help.
A plan for what to do or where to go, especially with friends in the evening.
- What is the motive tonight?
- The motive for Saturday is a party at Sam’s.
- Our usual Friday motive is drinks after work.
adjective
Providing the power that makes something move.
- Steam supplied the motive power.
- The motor provides the machine’s motive force.
- Electricity became the main source of motive energy in the factory.
Questions about motive
What does motive mean?
A reason that makes someone want to do something, especially something wrong.
What is motive in other languages?
Türkçe: güdü · Español: motivo · Français: motif · Deutsch: Motiv · Italiano: motivo · 日本語: 動機
How do you pronounce motive?
In American English /ˈmoʊtɪv/; in British English /ˈməʊtɪv/.
How do you use motive in a sentence?
What was his motive? The police believe revenge was the motive for the attack.
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