motive

US /ˈmoʊ.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈmoʊ.t̬ɪv/
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1.

دافع, سبب

a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious

:
The police are still investigating the killer's motive.
الشرطة لا تزال تحقق في دافع القاتل.
What was her motive for lying?
ما هو دافعها للكذب؟
1.

حفز, دفع

to provide with a motive; to impel

:
His desire for revenge motivated him to act.
رغبته في الانتقام دفعته للتحرك.
The promise of a bonus motivated the team to work harder.
وعد المكافأة حفز الفريق على العمل بجد أكبر.