English / word
motive
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
A reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious.; a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious
In context
01
Police investigated the criminal's true motive for the theft.
02
His genuine motive was simply to help needy families.
Synonyms
purpose,intention,reason
Antonyms
apathy,indifference,deterrent
Collocations
ulterior motive,hidden motive,pure motive