obvious motive

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A reason that is immediately apparent.

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Examples (10)

  • There was an obvious motive for his betrayal.
  • The detective quickly identified the obvious motive behind the crime.
  • Her desire for promotion was the obvious motive for her hard work.
  • Despite her denials, his obvious motive was revenge.
  • The journalists questioned the politician's obvious motive in supporting the controversial bill.
  • He had an obvious motive to lie about his whereabouts.
  • With such a large inheritance at stake, the obvious motive was greed.
  • The police searched for any obvious motive that could explain the incident.
  • Everyone could see the obvious motive behind her sudden generosity.
  • The company's obvious motive for the merger was to eliminate competition.