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- She loved the spotlight, the admiration, the fawning, and even though she was suspicious of their motives, she couldn't deny the pleasure of being the center of attention.†
p. 202.3motives = reasons for doing something
- This could be crucial, Jake, because it could prove motive.†
p. 320.1 *motive = reason (for doing something)
- It gave meaning to Seth's motives.†
p. 631.3motives = reasons for doing something
Definitions:
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(motive as in: What is her motive?) a reason for doing something
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(meaning too rare to warrant focus) Less commonly, motive can refer to something that causes motion in an inanimate object. Even less commonly, it can refer to a distinctive feature in music, art, or literature.