n. something -as a need or desire- that leads or influences a person to do something
A profit motive drives many businesses.
A profit motive drives many businesses.
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The motive for the crime was evident.
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His suspicion of her motive was not necessary.
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He had an actuating motive.
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What did the prosecution present as a motive for the murder of Myra Duffy?
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According to Colonel Ramirez, what was Tasio's motive for murdering Bernardo Lupe?
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What was Carlos's motive for stealing the map?
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What was the motive for taking Dan Dovetail prisoner?
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What is Quincy Martin's motive for helping the actor?
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What is the easiest way to find out the motive of the character?
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What does the word motive mean?
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What was Ondina's ulterior motive to helping Pao?
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What was Eelyn's motive for helping catch fish?
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What would Charlie's motive be for wreaking the lodge?
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Who did Joe decide did not have a motive to steal the mitt?
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incentive; cause; motivation
result
2 syllables
mo-tive
votive
airmotive
autolocomotive
nonauto
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