motive

US /ˈmoʊ.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈmoʊ.t̬ɪv/
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Motiv, Beweggrund

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

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The police are still investigating the killer's motive.
Die Polizei untersucht immer noch das Motiv des Mörders.
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What was her motive for lying?
Was war ihr Motiv zu lügen?
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reasoncauseimpetusincentivegrounds
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motivieren, antreiben

to provide with a motive; to impel

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His desire for revenge motivated him to act.
Sein Wunsch nach Rache motivierte ihn zum Handeln.
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The promise of a bonus motivated the team to work harder.
Die Aussicht auf einen Bonus motivierte das Team, härter zu arbeiten.
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inspirestimulateencouragespurpropel
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motivationmotivateself-motivated