motive
intermediateB1/ˈmoʊtɪv/ · mo-tive
A reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious.
Meanings
A reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious.
کسی چیز کو کرنے کی وجہ، خاص طور پر جو چھپی ہوئی یا واضح نہ ہو۔
مقصد
maqsad
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- hidden motive
- primary motive
- motive for action
Example Sentences
Her motive for helping was unclear to everyone.
مدد کرنے کا اس کا مقصد سب کے لئے واضح نہیں تھا۔
Madad karne ka us ka maqasd sab ke liye waaz nahin tha.
They acted with a motive that was not immediately apparent.
انہوں نے ایسا کیا جس کا مقصد فوری طور پر نظر نہیں آیا۔
Unhon ne aisa kiya jiska maqasd foran nazar nahin aaya.
Understanding his motive could help clarify the situation.
اس کے مقصد کو سمجھنا صورت حال کو وضاحت میں مدد کر سکتا ہے۔
Us ke maqasd ko samajhna soorat haal ko wazahat mein madad kar sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'motive' as the 'moving' reason behind your actions.
Visualize a target to hit, representing the purpose behind every action.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
مقصد کی خاطر ہم نے سب کچھ جھیلا ہے، پر کچھ تو ہو، جو ہمیں تمہارا یاد دلاتا ہے۔
Maqsad ki khatir hum ne sab kuch jhela hai, Par kuch to ho, jo humein tumhara yaad dilata hai.
For the sake of purpose, we have endured everything, But there must be something that reminds us of you.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو مقصد ہو وہ منزل پا لیتا ہے۔
Jo maqasd ho woh manzil pa leta hai.
He who has a purpose reaches the destination.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "motivus" — moving, causing motion
First known use: 16th century
The word 'motive' originated in the early 16th century from the Latin 'motivus', which referred to an entity that causes motion. Over time, it evolved to describe not only physical movement but also psychological drives.