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motive — /ˈmoʊtɪv / (say mohtiv) noun 1. something that prompts a person to act in a certain way or that determines volition; an incentive. 2. the goal or object of one s actions: his motive was revenge. 3. (in art, literature, and music) a motif.… …
Motive (algebraic geometry) — For other uses, see Motive (disambiguation). In algebraic geometry, a motive (or sometimes motif, following French usage) denotes some essential part of an algebraic variety . To date, pure motives have been defined, while conjectural mixed… … Wikipedia
Motive (law) — For other uses, see Motive (disambiguation). A motive, in law, especially criminal law, is the cause that moves people to induce a certain action.[1] Motive, in itself, is not an element of any given crime; however, the legal system typically… … Wikipedia
motive — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ hidden, ulterior ▪ good, strong ▪ I d say he had a very strong motive for wanting her dead. ▪ altruistic, high … Collocations dictionary
provide — verb ADVERB ▪ kindly ▪ a buffet dinner, kindly provided by club members ▪ free, free of charge ▪ Careers advice is provided free of charge. VERB + PROVIDE … Collocations dictionary
Means, motive, and opportunity — In US Criminal law, means, motive, and opportunity is a popular cultural summation of the three aspects of a crime needed to convince a jury of guilt in a criminal proceeding. Respectively, they refer to: the ability of the defendant to commit… … Wikipedia
Jesus' interactions with women — Part of a series on Christianity and Gender Theology Female disciples of Jesus Gender roles in Christianity … Wikipedia
mo´tive|less — mo|tive «MOH tihv», noun, adjective, verb, tived, tiv|ing. –n. 1. a thought or feeling that makes a person act; moving consideration or reason: »His motive in going away was a wish to travel. The poor savages…had merely gathered together through… … Useful english dictionary
mo|tive — «MOH tihv», noun, adjective, verb, tived, tiv|ing. –n. 1. a thought or feeling that makes a person act; moving consideration or reason: »His motive in going away was a wish to travel. The poor savages…had merely gathered together through motives… … Useful english dictionary
Motivate — Mo ti*vate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. { vated}; p. pr. & vb. n. { vating}.] [From {Motive}, n.] To provide with a motive; to move; impel; induce; incite. {Mo ti*va tion}, n. William James. Syn: move, prompt, incite, induce impel, drive. [Webster 1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
