Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A reason that makes someone act in a certain way or do a certain thing.
Motive
/ˈməʊtɪv/Synonyms:
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Examples:
'I appreciate your motives.
That is one motive.'
'No motive whatsoever,' I said firmly.
Etymology:
The word motive originates from the late Middle English period, deriving from the Latin motivus, taken from motus, past participle of movere, meaning to move.
Usage Statistics:
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