motive
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Pronunciation
2
Noun
2.1
Synonyms
2.2
Related words
Pronunciation
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UK
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IPA
(
key
)
:
/ˈməʊtɪv/
(
US
)
IPA
(
key
)
:
/ˈmoʊtɪv/
Audio (US)
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Noun
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Singular
motive
Plural
motives
A
motive
is a
reason
to do something.
The man says he has no
motive
for killing his wife.
What are the
motives
behind this change?
Synonyms
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change
]
motivation
Related words
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change
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motivate
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