Motive and Passion

Motive

Motive noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).

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Passion and motive are semantically related. in reason topic. In some cases you can use "Passion" instead a noun "Motive".

Passion noun - A feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone.

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Motive and passion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Motive" instead a noun "Passion".

similar	similar motive	similar passion
common	common motive	common passion
original	original motive	original passion
true	true motive	true passion
Other adjectives: strong, actual, real, big, main, sexual, personal, secret, new, murderous, hidden, red.

What would he do, Had he the motive and the cue for passion That I have?

Source: Tender Tears

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