motive

US /ˈmoʊ.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈmoʊ.t̬ɪv/
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mobile, motif

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.
La police enquête toujours sur le mobile du tueur.
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What was her motive for lying?
Quel était son mobile pour mentir ?
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reasoncauseimpetusincentivegrounds
1.

motiver, inciter

to provide with a motive; to impel

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His desire for revenge motivated him to act.
Son désir de vengeance l'a motivé à agir.
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The promise of a bonus motivated the team to work harder.
La promesse d'un bonus a motivé l'équipe à travailler plus dur.
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inspirestimulateencouragespurpropel
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motivationmotivateself-motivated