motive in Portuguese
motive in Portuguese is motivo — motive means a reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.
motive in Portuguese
motivo
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 Portuguese?
"motive" in Portuguese is motivo. 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 Portuguese, "motive" is motivo.
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