motive
noun adjectiveStress: first syllable
Syllables: mo-tive (2)
English Definition
A reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious.
Example Sentence
The police are trying to find the motive behind the crime.
US IPA
/ˈmoʊ.t̬ɪv/
UK IPA
/ˈməʊ.tɪv/