Motive meaning and example sentences

Learning Motive in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Motive: Güdü, sebep

Example sentences

  • The investigators worked to determine the primary motive behind the corporate espionage attempt.
  • The investigators worked to determine the primary motive behind the corporate espionage attempt. (Müfettişler, kurumsal casusluk girişiminin arkasındaki temel güdüyü (sebebi) belirlemek için çalıştılar.)
  • In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Motive when the meaning is "Güdü, sebep".

Synonyms

Related words

Practice section

Reinforce Motive with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.