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motive in Turkish

motive in Turkish is dürtü, neden, sebep — motive means a reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.

motive in Turkish

dürtü
noun
neden
noun
sebep
noun
motif
noun
(architecture, fine arts, music) .

What does "motive" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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 Turkish?
"motive" in Turkish is dürtü, neden, sebep. 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 Turkish, "motive" is dürtü, neden, sebep.
Are there other ways to say "motive" in Turkish?
Yes — Turkish has 4 translations listed for "motive": dürtü, neden, sebep, motif.
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