main motive

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The most important reason for doing something.

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Examples (10)

  • His main motive for helping was pure altruism.
  • The detective sought to uncover the suspect's main motive.
  • Her main motive in accepting the job was the higher salary.
  • What was the main motive behind their sudden departure?
  • The company's main motive is to maximize profits, not customer satisfaction.
  • He claimed his main motive was to protect his family.
  • Identifying the main motive is crucial for solving the case.
  • The politician's main motive seemed to be gaining more power.
  • They questioned if his main motive was genuinely for the public good.
  • Despite his denials, his main motive was clearly financial gain.