motive
noun
something that causes a person to act in a certain way, do a certain thing, etc.; incentive.
motived
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past participleof motive.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof motive.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
motivenounsomething that causes a person to act in a certain way, do a certain thing, etc.; incentive.
Example Sentences
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He called the “cottage industry” of allegations and conspiracy theories a “grim cyclorama of deceit and sensation” and said those promoting such tales were motived by money.
From New York Times ● Feb. 17, 2023
The indictment does not say that his expulsion motived his alleged misconduct.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 6, 2022
“I think that’s why I have useful expertise in trying to solve problems, and am motived to work hard with other stakeholders on consensus solutions.”
From Washington Post ● Oct. 23, 2017
Here are 21 inspiring quotes that will get you hyped up and keep you motived as an entrepreneur.
From Time ● Aug. 18, 2015
The clamour of the exploiters of "Ulster" is motived on this point by two considerations, the one an illusion, the other a reality.
From The Open Secret of Ireland by T. M. (Thomas Michael) Kettle
