motive in Polish
motive in Polish is napędowy, ruchowy, motyw — motive means a reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.
motive in Polish
napędowy
Causing motion; having power to move, or tending to move
ruchowy
Relating to motion and/or to its cause
motyw
temat
motywować
(transitive) To prompt or incite by a motive or motives; to move.
zmotywować
(transitive) To prompt or incite by a motive or motives; to move.
What does "motive" mean?
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noun A reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.
"The detective asked what motive anyone could have for taking the painting."
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adj Causing or producing movement.
"A falling weight was the motive power for the old clock."
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motive in a sentence
- The detective asked what motive anyone could have for taking the painting.
- Police still haven't established a motive for the break-in.
- A falling weight was the motive power for the old clock.
- The engine supplies the motive energy that turns the wheels.
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What is "motive" in Polish?
"motive" in Polish is napędowy, ruchowy, motyw. motive means: A reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.
How do you use "motive" in a sentence?
Example: "The detective asked what motive anyone could have for taking the painting." In Polish, "motive" is napędowy, ruchowy, motyw.
Are there other ways to say "motive" in Polish?
Yes — Polish has 6 translations listed for "motive": napędowy, ruchowy, motyw, temat, motywować, zmotywować.
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