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motive
motivemotivation; ground; cause; reason: Her motive was questionable.
Not to be confused with:motif – recurring theme, subject, or idea: the motif of the songmo·tive M0441500 (mō′tĭv)n.1. An emotion, desire, physiological need, or similar impulse that acts as an incitement to action.2. (mō′tĭv, mō-tēv′) A motif in art, literature, or music.adj.1. Causing or able to cause motion: motive power.2. Causing an action: motive pleas.
[Middle English motif, motive, from Old French motif, from Late Latin mōtīvus, of motion, from Latin mōtus, past participle of movēre, to move; see meuə- in Indo-European roots.]motive (ˈməʊtɪv) n1. (Psychology) the reason for a certain course of action, whether conscious or unconscious2. (Art Terms) a variant of motif2adj3. of or causing motion or action: a motive force. 4. of or acting as a motive; motivatingvb (tr) to motivate[C14: from Old French motif, from Late Latin mōtīvus (adj) moving, from Latin mōtus, past participle of movēre to move] ˈmotiveless adj ˈmotivelessly adv ˈmotivelessness nmo•tive (ˈmoʊ tɪv)
n., adj., v. -tived, -tiv•ing. n. 1. something that causes a person to act in a certain way, do a certain thing, etc.; incentive. 2. the goal or object of a person's actions: Her motive was revenge. 3. motif (def. 1). adj. 4. causing or tending to cause motion. 5. pertaining to motion. 6. prompting to action. 7. constituting a motive or motives. v.t. 8. motivate. [1325–75; (< Middle French motif) < Medieval Latin mōtīvus serving to move = Latin mōt(us) (past participle of movēre to move) + -īvus -ive] mo′tive•less, adj. syn: motive, inducement, incentive apply to something that prompts a person to action. motive is usu. applied to an inner urge that moves a person; it may also apply to a contemplated goal, the desire for which moves the person: Her motive was a wish to help. Money was the motive for the crime. inducement is used mainly of opportunities offered by another person or by situational factors: The salary they offered me was a great inducement. incentive is usu. applied to something offered as a reward or to stimulate competitive activity: Profit sharing is an incentive for employees. motive
Past participle: motived
Gerund: motiving
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| I motive | | you motive | | he/she/it motives | | we motive | | you motive | | they motive |
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| I motived | | you motived | | he/she/it motived | | we motived | | you motived | | they motived |
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| I am motiving | | you are motiving | | he/she/it is motiving | | we are motiving | | you are motiving | | they are motiving |
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| I have motived | | you have motived | | he/she/it has motived | | we have motived | | you have motived | | they have motived |
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| I was motiving | | you were motiving | | he/she/it was motiving | | we were motiving | | you were motiving | | they were motiving |
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| I had motived | | you had motived | | he/she/it had motived | | we had motived | | you had motived | | they had motived |
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| I will motive | | you will motive | | he/she/it will motive | | we will motive | | you will motive | | they will motive |
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| I will have motived | | you will have motived | | he/she/it will have motived | | we will have motived | | you will have motived | | they will have motived |
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| I will be motiving | | you will be motiving | | he/she/it will be motiving | | we will be motiving | | you will be motiving | | they will be motiving |
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| I have been motiving | | you have been motiving | | he/she/it has been motiving | | we have been motiving | | you have been motiving | | they have been motiving |
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| I will have been motiving | | you will have been motiving | | he/she/it will have been motiving | | we will have been motiving | | you will have been motiving | | they will have been motiving |
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| I had been motiving | | you had been motiving | | he/she/it had been motiving | | we had been motiving | | you had been motiving | | they had been motiving |
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| I would motive | | you would motive | | he/she/it would motive | | we would motive | | you would motive | | they would motive |
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| I would have motived | | you would have motived | | he/she/it would have motived | | we would have motived | | you would have motived | | they would have motived |
Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  motive - the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior; "we did not understand his motivation"; "he acted with the best of motives"motivation, needpsychological feature - a feature of the mental life of a living organismlife - a motive for living; "pottery was his life"rational motive - a motive that can be defended by reasoning or logical argumentirrational motive - a motivation that is inconsistent with reason or logicimpulse, urge - an instinctive motive; "profound religious impulses"ethical motive, ethics, morals, morality - motivation based on ideas of right and wrongmental energy, psychic energy - an actuating force or factor | | 2. | motive - a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of musicmotifmelodic theme, musical theme, theme, idea - (music) melodic subject of a musical composition; "the theme is announced in the first measures"; "the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it"obbligato, obligato - a persistent but subordinate motif | | 3. |  motive - a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decorationmotifpattern, design, figure - a decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors" | | Adj. | 1. | motive - causing or able to cause motion; "a motive force"; "motive power"; "motor energy"motorcausative - producing an effect; "poverty as a causative factor in crime" | | 2. | motive - impelling to action; "it may well be that ethical language has primarily a motivative function"- Arthur Pap; "motive pleas"; "motivating arguments"motivating, motivativecausative - producing an effect; "poverty as a causative factor in crime" |
motivenoun1. reason, motivation, cause, ground(s), design, influence, purpose, object, intention, spur, incentive, inspiration, stimulus, rationale, inducement, incitement, mainspring, the why and wherefore Police have ruled out robbery as a motive for the killing.adjective1. moving, driving, motivating, operative, activating, impelling the motive power behind a boxer's punchesmotivenoun1. A basis for an action or a decision:cause, ground (often used in plural), motivation, reason, spring.2. An element or a component in a decorative composition:design, device, figure, motif, pattern.Translationsmotive (ˈməutiv) noun something that makes a person choose to act in a particular way; a reason. What was his motive for murdering the old lady? 動機 动机ˈmotivate (-veit) verb to cause to act in a particular way. He was motivated by jealousy. 激發 激发motiˈvation noun 動機 动力，动机，诱因，促进因素 motive
base motiveMotivation for some action or actions that is guided by selfishness or moral depravity. It is clear now that his decision to marry into her wealthy family was led purely by base motives. I don't believe the defendant had any base motives in this case. I think she was well-intentioned but naïve about the repercussions of her actions.See also: base, motiveulterior motive, anA hidden purpose, a secret reason for saying or doing something. The adjective ulterior originally meant “beyond” or “more distant,” a usage taken from the Latin and dating from the mid-1600s. Less than a century later it began to be used more specifically to mean “beyond what is said or evident.” It then was combined with several nouns—ulterior intentions, ulterior designs, ulterior purpose. Its frequent combination with motive is more recent.motive
motive or motif (mōtēf`), in music, a short phrase or passage of two or more notes and repeated or elaborated throughout the composition. The term is usually used synonymously with figurefigure,
in music, short melodic or rhythmic pattern, the smallest grouping of notes that will produce a single distinct impression. In this sense figure is synonymous with motive. In music before the 18th cent.
..... Click the link for more information. . A special kind of motive is the leitmotiv, wherein a character or a dramatic idea is represented throughout an opera by one or more motives. The leitmotiv technique is almost as old as opera itself, but its most extensive application is found in Wagner's works.motive
mo·tive (mō'tiv), 1. An acquired predisposition, need, or specific state of tension within a person that arouses, maintains, and directs behavior toward a goal. Synonym(s): learned drive2. The reason attributed to or given by a person for a behavioral act. Compare: instinct. [L. moveo, to move, to set in motion] motive (mō′tĭv)n. An emotion, desire, physiological need, or similar impulse that acts as an incitement to action.mo·tive (mō'tiv) 1. An acquired predisposition, need, or specific state of tension within a person that arouses, maintains, and directs behavior toward a goal.
Synonym(s): learned drive. 2. The reason attributed to or given by an individual for a behavioral act.
Compare: instinct[L. moveo, to move, to set in motion]motive (mō′tĭv) A need, reason, or want that impels action.Patient discussion about motiveQ. How do you motivate yourself to exercise? I have a problem- I can easily get myself to go to work and other strenuous things, but when I need to get myself out for some exercise, which is only for me, I don’t find the energy for that. Does anyone have any tips how to encourage myself?A. Try to change to an exercise you enjoy. You can also exercise with a friend, and the commitment to him may give you another push. Another option is to join a regular exercise program in a gym. Good luck! Q. How to get my motivation back? Hi, I’m 22 years old girl, and since high school I’m 132 pounds stretched over 5’2’’. About two years ago, when I started college I gained another 20 pounds, that made me understand I’m overweight, and then I started a diet – mainly thinking before I eat something. I already lost those extra pounds, an I wish to lose another 10 pounds, but I feel I lost my motivation to restrict myself. Suddenly I find myself eating way too much, which makes me down, which makes me eat again… Any advice?A. If you feel a craving for food, you can try to go to sleep – it helps me.
Good luck! Q. What benefits have you recieved from nutrition and fitness What step did you take to begin and stay motivated perticularly if you were depressed and/or addictedA. Today, after working in the gym for more than a year, I feel much better, I have a anew interest that challenges me and sets goals for me every time, and also let me find new people with this common interest. Of course, I look much better now, and it really improves my feeling and general well being.
If you suffer from depression or addiction, exercise may help you, although consulting a professional, as before starting any exercise program may be necessary.
Take care,
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MotiveAn idea, belief, or emotion that impels a person to act in accordance with that state of mind. Motive is usually used in connection with Criminal Law to explain why a person acted or refused to act in a certain way—for example, to support the prosecution's assertion that the accused committed the crime. If a person accused of murder was the beneficiary of a life insurance policy on the deceased, the prosecution might argue that greed was the motive for the killing. Proof of motive is not required in a criminal prosecution. In determining the guilt of a criminal defendant, courts are generally not concerned with why the defendant committed the alleged crime, but whether the defendant committed the crime. However, a defendant's motive is important in other stages of a criminal case, such as police investigation and sentencing. Law enforcement personnel often consider potential motives in detecting perpetrators. Judges may consider the motives of a convicted defendant at sentencing and either increase a sentence based on avaricious motives or decrease the sentence if the defendant's motives were honorable—for example, if the accused acted in defense of a family member. In criminal law, motive is distinct from intent. Criminal intent refers to the mental state of mind possessed by a defendant in committing a crime. With few exceptions the prosecution in a criminal case must prove that the defendant intended to commit the illegal act. The prosecution need not prove the defendant's motive. Nevertheless, prosecutors and defense attorneys alike may make an issue of motive in connection with the case. For example, if a defendant denies commission of the crime, he may produce evidence showing that he had no motive to commit the crime and argue that the lack of motive supports the proposition that he did not commit the crime. By the same token, the prosecution may produce evidence that the defendant did have the motive to commit the crime and argue that the motive supports the proposition that the defendant committed the crime. Proof of motive, without more evidence tying a defendant to the alleged crime, is insufficient to support a conviction. A Hate Crime is one crime that requires proof of a certain motive. Generally, a hate crime is motivated by the defendant's belief regarding a protected status of the victim, such as the victim's religion, sex, disability, customs, or national origin. In states that prosecute hate crimes, the prosecution must prove that the defendant was motivated by animosity toward a protected status of the victim. Hate-crime laws are exceptions to the general rule that proof of motive is not required in a criminal prosecution. In Civil Law a plaintiff generally need not prove the respondent's motive in acting or failing to act. One notable exception to this general rule is the tort of Malicious Prosecution. In a suit for malicious prosecution, the plaintiff must prove, in part, that the respondent was motivated by malice in subjecting the plaintiff to a civil suit. The same applies for a malicious criminal prosecution. Further readings Binder, Guyora. 2002. "The Rhetoric of Motive and Intent." Buffalo Criminal Law Review 6 (fall). Candeub, Adam. 1994. "Motive Crimes and Other Minds." University of Pennsylvania Law Review 142 (June). Pillsbury, Samuel H. 1990. "Evil and the Law of Murder." University of California at Davis Law Review 24. motiven. in criminal investigation the probable reason a person committed a crime such as jealousy, greed, revenge, or part of a theft. While evidence of a motive may be admissible at trial, proof of motive is not necessary to prove a crime. motive the moving cause or desire that induces action. A person's motive may answer the question: ‘Why did he do it?’ It may coincide with intention but may differ. The general approach of the law is to ignore motive, however helpful it may be to those who investigate crime.MOTIVE. The inducement, cause or reason why a thing is done.
2. When there is such a mistake in the motive, that had the truth been known, the contract would pot have been made, it is generally void., For example, if a man should, after the death of Titius, of which he was ignorant, insure his life, the error of the motive would avoid the contract. Toull. Dr. Civ. Fr. liv. 3, c. 2, art. 1. Or, if Titius should sell to Livius his horse, which both parties supposed to be living at some distance from the place where the contract was made, when in fact, the horse was then dead, the contract would be void. Poth. Vente, n. 4; 2 Kent, Com. 367. When the contract is entered into under circumstances of clear mistake or surprise, it will not be enforced. See the following authorities on this subject. 1 Russ. & M. 527; 1 Ves. jr. 221; 4 Price, 135; 1 Ves. jr. 210; Atkinson on Titl. 144. Vide Cause; Consideration.
3. The motive of prosecutions is frequently an object of inquiry, particularly when the prosecutor is a witness, and in his case, as that of any other witness, when the motion is ascertained to be bad, as a desire of revenge for a real or supposed injury, the credibility of the witness will be much weakened, though this will not alone render him incompetent. See Evidence; Witness. motive
Synonyms for motivenoun reasonSynonyms- reason
- motivation
- cause
- ground(s)
- design
- influence
- purpose
- object
- intention
- spur
- incentive
- inspiration
- stimulus
- rationale
- inducement
- incitement
- mainspring
- the why and wherefore
adj movingSynonyms- moving
- driving
- motivating
- operative
- activating
- impelling
Synonyms for motivenoun a basis for an action or a decisionSynonyms- cause
- ground
- motivation
- reason
- spring
noun an element or a component in a decorative compositionSynonyms- design
- device
- figure
- motif
- pattern
Synonyms for motivenoun the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goalSynonymsRelated Words- psychological feature
- life
- rational motive
- irrational motive
- impulse
- urge
- ethical motive
- ethics
- morals
- morality
- mental energy
- psychic energy
noun a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of musicSynonymsRelated Words- melodic theme
- musical theme
- theme
- idea
- obbligato
- obligato
noun a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decorationSynonymsRelated Wordsadj causing or able to cause motionSynonymsRelated Wordsadj impelling to actionSynonymsRelated Words |