Desire
Desire noun - A strong wish for something.
Ulterior motive and desire are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ulterior motive" instead a noun "Desire".
Ulterior motive
Desire and ulterior motive are semantically related. You can use "Desire" instead a noun phrase "Ulterior motive".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- wish and desire
- wish and ulterior motive
- intent and desire
- intent and ulterior motive
- intention and desire
- intention and ulterior motive
- purpose and desire
- purpose and ulterior motive
- will and desire
- will and ulterior motive
- aspiration and desire
- aspiration and ulterior motive
- ambition and desire
- ambition and ulterior motive
Both terms in one sentence
- Probably his only ulterior motive for speaking to Sawako Kuronuma and befriending her is his desire to get to know her better.
Source: Nice Guy / Anime and Manga
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