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- pronunciation:
- mo
tihv
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
an idea, need, desire, or impulse that causes a person to act in a particular way or do a particular thing; reason.
No one could understand the woman's motives for making such a drastic change to her will.The neighbor was the prime suspect in the murder, and yet the police could not ascertain any motive for the crime.
- synonyms:
- incentive, inspiration, motivation, purpose, reason
- similar words:
- aim, intent, intention, objective, stimulus
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related words: |
cause, end, incentive, inducement, mission |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
causing or pertaining to motion.
motive power- synonyms:
- kinetic
- similar words:
- active, dynamic, mobile, moving, operative
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