Sentences

motive in a sentence

n., a.

Definition

Motive: a reason or underlying intention that drives a person to act in a particular way, especially in relation to actions or behavior.

Sample Sentences

  1. Her motive for helping the charity was rooted in her own experiences with poverty.
  2. The detective struggled to uncover the motive behind the crime that baffled the entire town.
  3. Understanding his true motive helped her see the situation from a different perspective.
  4. Many believed that wealth was his only motive for entering politics.
  5. The artist's work often reflects a deeper motive related to social justice and equality.

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