"Motif" is a word in ENGLISH

A statement in general of reasons, causes, grounds, etc., explanatory of some event; as, no satisfactory account has been given …

To put into action or motion; to move or incite to action; to influence actively; to move as motives do; …

A musical idea, or motive, rhythmically developed in consecutive single tones, so as to form a symmetrical and balanced whole, …

alaw (not without l) v [A; a12] {1} watch s. o. from hiding unobserved. Iring nga nag-alaw sa pisù, The …

alawayón - (H) Motive of—, cause of—, reason for—, a quarrel or fight; anything fought for, or worth a fight. …

That which allures; any real or apparent good held forth, or operating, as a motive to action; as, the allurements …

An organized living being endowed with sensation and the power of voluntary motion, and also characterized by taking its food …

A self-moving machine, or one which has its motive power within itself; -- applied chiefly to machines which appear to …

To fluctuate between motives which appear of equal force; to waver; to hesitate.

bángdan - Cause, reason, motive, pretext, ground, foundation. Madámù siá sing mga bángdan. He has many motives or bangâ – …

bangúd - Reason, motive, cause; used in the passive voice with the meaning: to place the responsibility upon, to put …

Morally low. Hence: Low-minded; unworthy; without dignity of sentiment; ignoble; mean; illiberal; menial; as, a base fellow; base motives; base …

A series of stamps operated by one motive power, for crushing ores containing the precious metals.

That phase of the doctrine of utilitarianism taught by Jeremy Bentham; the doctrine that the morality of actions is estimated …

buut want, would like to. Buut siyang makig-isturya nímu, He wishes to talk to you. Unsay buut níyang isulti? What …

Lat. 1. A cause, reason, occasion, motive, or Inducement

That which is the occasion of an action or state; ground; reason; motive; as, cause for rejoicing.

Moral quality; the principles and motives that control the life; as, a man of character; his character saves him from …

Subjectively, the sentiment or motive of beuevolence and philanthropy; the disposition to relieve the distressed, ob-jectively, alms-giving; acts of benevolence; …

That which is, or should be, taken into account as a ground of opinion or action; motive; reason.