motive

/ˈməʊtɪv/

noun

motyw

/ˈmɔtɨf/· rzeczownik

Also

powód(m)

Definition

a reason for doing something

Examples

There seemed to be no motive for the murder.

Wyglądało na to, że nie było motywu morderstwa.

Synonyms

reason cause intention

Collocations

clear motivehidden motivestrong motive

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