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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

motives

/ˈmoʊtɪvz/ noun · British & US
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What does motives mean?

noun

The reasons why someone does something; a person's or group's reasons for acting in a particular way.

Example

"The motives behind the company's decision to expand into new markets were largely driven by a desire for increased revenue."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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