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motive
noun(mo-tive)
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
Synonyms: motivation, need,
Examples:
He acted with the best of motives.
motive
noun(mo-tive)
a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
Synonyms: motif,
motive
adjective(mo-tive)
impelling to action
Synonyms: motivating, motivative,
Examples:
Motive pleas.
motive
adjective(mo-tive)
causing or able to cause motion
Synonyms: motor,
Examples:
A motive force.
Motive power.
motive
noun(mo-tive)
a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
Synonyms: motif,

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