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motive
A motive is a reason for doing something. (noun)
An example of a motive is the reason for committing a crime.
Motive means causing action. (adjective)
An example of motive used as an adjective is the phrase a "motive idea" which means an idea that inspires someone to act.
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See motive in Webster's New World College Dictionary
See motive in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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