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motive in Arabic

حَافِز ḥāfiz

UK/ˈməʊtɪv//ˈmoʊtɪv/

motive in Arabic: حَافِز (ḥāfiz). In English, motive means an idea or communication that makes one want to act, especially from spiritual sources; a divine prompting.

Arabic words for motive

a cause to commit a crime
حَافِز ḥāfiz

English meaning of motive

  1. noun An idea or communication that makes one want to act, especially from spiritual sources; a divine prompting.
  2. noun An incentive to act in a particular way; a reason or emotion that makes one want to do something; anything that prompts a choice of action.
  3. noun Something which causes someone to want to commit a crime; a reason for criminal behaviour.
  4. noun A limb or other bodily organ that can move.

Full definition of motive

motive in a sentence

  • What would his motive be for burning down the cottage?
  • No-one could understand why she had hidden the shovel; her motives were obscure at best.
  • What's the motive for tonight, lads?

Synonyms of motive

All synonyms of motive

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Questions about motive in Arabic

What is the meaning of motive in Arabic?
Motive in Arabic is حَافِز (ḥāfiz).
ما معنى كلمة motive؟
Motive: حَافِز (ḥāfiz).
What does motive mean in English?
Motive means an idea or communication that makes one want to act, especially from spiritual sources; a divine prompting.

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