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Present progressive I conjugation of motive.
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motive

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NOUN
(motivation)-el motivo
Synonyms for motive
motivation
el motivo
attraction
el atractivo
basis
la base
catalyst
el catalizador
driving force
el motor
incentive
el incentivo
inspiration
la inspiración
intent
la intención
motivation
la motivación
object
el objetivo
purpose
el propósito
rationale
la lógica
reason
la razón
spur
el aguijón
stimulus
el estímulo
Antonyms for motive
deterrent
el elemento de disuasión
discouragement
el impedimento
hindrance
el obstáculo
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