Causes
Ulterior motives and causes are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Ulterior motives" with "Causes", this terms are similar.
Ulterior motives
Causes and ulterior motives are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Causes" instead a noun phrase "Ulterior motives".
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Then there's the Stupid Sexy Flanders moments he causes (even in Guts who is primarily straight), the fact that his beautiful looks are frequently commented on by men and women and he's had sex with another man (Lord Gennon) for ulterior motives who had developed an attraction to him.
Source: Even the Guys Want Him
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