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Noun Their motive in running away was to avoid being punished. I think he's guilty of the crime. He had the motive, the means, and the opportunity. She denied that her offer to help was based on selfish motives.

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Despite solving two major pieces of the case, the motive remains a mystery, Joe Montgomery, special agent in charge of the GBI's Region 1 Investigative Office, said Tuesday.

Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2022 The motive for the shooting remains under investigation, police said.

Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2022 Pan has not entered a plea on the murder charge, and a motive for the killing remains unclear.

Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2022 The motive for the killing remains a mystery, according to prosecutors.

Matt Bruce, ajc, 1 Sep. 2022 The motive for the students’ abduction remains a subject of debate.

Maria Verza, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2022 While the motive behind Friday's stabbing remains under investigation, New York's governor condemned the attack.

Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 15 Aug. 2022 No arrests have been made and police a motive for the shooting remains unclear.

Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 28 July 2022 The motive remains unclear after an armed bystander fatally shot the gunman, police say, in a rare instance of a civilian stopping a mass shooting.

James Bikales, Washington Post, 18 July 2022

Adjective

The sheriff's office said that no motive or suspect information has been determined yet, and the investigation continues.

Chron, 18 July 2022 Indeed, while there may well be a Chinese connection as far as whoever coded the ransomware software itself is concerned, that doesn't mean the group has any motive other than criminal financial gain.

Davey Winder, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 Investigators haven't pinpointed motive for the attack.

Dennis Romero, NBC News, 31 July 2022 The jury found the prosecution’s claims about Schulte’s motive convincing, Flores said.

Patrick Radden Keefe, The New Yorker, 26 July 2022 Waters nor other representatives with the attorney general’s office disclosed any evidence, motive or shared statements.

John Monk, al, 20 July 2022 Police said the motive and other circumstances were under investigation.

David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2022 Prosecutors argued evidence showed Harris had motive to kill his son.

Amir Vera, CNN, 22 June 2022 Detectives are seeking to identify a suspect and motive, and a reward is being offered of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment.

Nick Anderson, Washington Post, 4 June 2022

Verb

The coming together of both aspects of his game has also led him to become more vocal on the court, both to keep himself motivated and to motive others.

oregonlive, 5 Aug. 2020 Defense attorneys tried to get those allegations blocked by the court, but U.S. District Judge Thomas Whelan ruled the allegations were relevant to whether campaign money was spent illegally and spoke to motive and intent.

Arkansas Online, 2 Dec. 2019 Police did not immediately offer information as to motive or suspect description.

Keri Blakinger, Houston Chronicle, 21 Jan. 2018 Of course, with all reports like this, speculation as to motive for such stories must be questioned.

Mark Heim, AL.com, 12 Oct. 2017 My photography is first and foremost a catalyst or reason to motive human action.

Olivier Laurent, Time, 30 June 2017 See More

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Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French motif, motive, from motif, adjective, moving, from Medieval Latin motivus, from Latin motus, past participle of movēre to move

Adjective

Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French motif, from Medieval Latin motivus

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1657, in the meaning defined above

单词	motives
释义	motive 1 of 3 noun mo·tive ˈmō-tiv sense 2 is also mō-ˈtēv 1 : something (such as a need or desire) that causes a person to act Revenge was the murderer's motive. 2 : a recurrent phrase or figure that is developed through the course of a musical composition 3 : motif the composition's recurring flute motive motiveless ˈmō-tiv-ləs adjective motivelessly adverb motivic mō-ˈtē-vik adjective motive 2 of 3 adjective mo·tive ˈmō-tiv 1 : of or relating to motion or the causing of motion motive energy 2 : moving or tending to move to action motive 3 of 3 verb mo·tive ˈmō-tiv motived; motiving transitive verb : motivate Synonyms Noun content matter motif question subject theme topic See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun Their motive in running away was to avoid being punished. I think he's guilty of the crime. He had the motive, the means, and the opportunity. She denied that her offer to help was based on selfish motives. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Despite solving two major pieces of the case, the motive remains a mystery, Joe Montgomery, special agent in charge of the GBI's Region 1 Investigative Office, said Tuesday. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2022 The motive for the shooting remains under investigation, police said. Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2022 Pan has not entered a plea on the murder charge, and a motive for the killing remains unclear. Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2022 The motive for the killing remains a mystery, according to prosecutors. Matt Bruce, ajc, 1 Sep. 2022 The motive for the students’ abduction remains a subject of debate. Maria Verza, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2022 While the motive behind Friday's stabbing remains under investigation, New York's governor condemned the attack. Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 15 Aug. 2022 No arrests have been made and police a motive for the shooting remains unclear. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 28 July 2022 The motive remains unclear after an armed bystander fatally shot the gunman, police say, in a rare instance of a civilian stopping a mass shooting. James Bikales, Washington Post, 18 July 2022 Adjective The sheriff's office said that no motive or suspect information has been determined yet, and the investigation continues. Chron, 18 July 2022 Indeed, while there may well be a Chinese connection as far as whoever coded the ransomware software itself is concerned, that doesn't mean the group has any motive other than criminal financial gain. Davey Winder, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 Investigators haven't pinpointed motive for the attack. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 31 July 2022 The jury found the prosecution’s claims about Schulte’s motive convincing, Flores said. Patrick Radden Keefe, The New Yorker, 26 July 2022 Waters nor other representatives with the attorney general’s office disclosed any evidence, motive or shared statements. John Monk, al, 20 July 2022 Police said the motive and other circumstances were under investigation. David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2022 Prosecutors argued evidence showed Harris had motive to kill his son. Amir Vera, CNN, 22 June 2022 Detectives are seeking to identify a suspect and motive, and a reward is being offered of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment. Nick Anderson, Washington Post, 4 June 2022 Verb The coming together of both aspects of his game has also led him to become more vocal on the court, both to keep himself motivated and to motive others. oregonlive, 5 Aug. 2020 Defense attorneys tried to get those allegations blocked by the court, but U.S. District Judge Thomas Whelan ruled the allegations were relevant to whether campaign money was spent illegally and spoke to motive and intent. Arkansas Online, 2 Dec. 2019 Police did not immediately offer information as to motive or suspect description. Keri Blakinger, Houston Chronicle, 21 Jan. 2018 Of course, with all reports like this, speculation as to motive for such stories must be questioned. Mark Heim, AL.com, 12 Oct. 2017 My photography is first and foremost a catalyst or reason to motive human action. Olivier Laurent, Time, 30 June 2017 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Anglo-French motif, motive, from motif, adjective, moving, from Medieval Latin motivus, from Latin motus, past participle of movēre to move Adjective Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French motif, from Medieval Latin motivus First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1657, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing motive motive power profit motive ulterior motive motive power profit motive ulterior motive Kids Definition motive 1 of 2 noun mo·tive ˈmō-tiv : a reason for doing something motive 2 of 2 adjective : causing motion motive power Medical Definition motive noun mo·tive ˈmōt-iv : something (as a need or desire) that causes a person to act Legal Definition motive noun mo·tive : something (as a need or desire) that causes a person to act Note: Motive is distinguished from intent or mens rea. Although motive is not an element of a crime, evidence of motive can be introduced to help establish intent. History and Etymology for motive Anglo-French motif, from Middle French motif adjective, moving, from Medieval Latin motivus, from Latin motus, past participle of movēre to move motives 1 of 2 noun plural of motive 1 as in themes a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition) the principal motive of the piece was introduced in the flute section Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance themes matters topics motifs questions subjects contents ideas essences purposes issues considerations problems hearts substances subject matters masses fundamentals counts bodies arguments cores bases talking points points affairs generalities burdens mains pivots staples gists sums essentials purports bulks kernels nuclei debates centerpieces nets piths essentialities keynotes marrows grists cruxes nubs nucleuses bottoms cruces nubbins quicks Antonyms & Near Antonyms digressions tangents excursions parentheses asides interjections 2 as in motifs a unit of decoration that is repeated all over something (as a fabric) decorated with a paisley motive Synonyms & Similar Words motifs figures patterns designs decorations ornaments schemes adornments devices embellishments trims garnishes caparisons frills 3 as in reasons something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing the detective felt that the first suspect didn't have any motive for committing the crime Synonyms & Similar Words reasons subjects grounds considerations causes antecedents whys authorities incentives impetuses accounts wherefores inspirations instigations stimuli occasions motives 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of motive as in motivates Synonyms & Similar Words motivates inspires animates drives fans triggers sets off energizes vitalizes galvanizes activates induces inflames pumps up quickens impassions arouses ignites kindles enflames foments ferments provokes incites sparks angers keys (up) encourages piques stimulates abets excites moves stirs instigates upsets taunts maddens raises enrages jeers whips (up) teases exasperates vexes bothers irritates aggravates fires (up) annoys galls revs (up) gets Antonyms & Near Antonyms soothes subdues calms tranquilizes appeases mollifies placates tranquillizes pacifies See More
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