Russian-English translations for моти́в

motif
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See how the artist repeats the scroll motif throughout the work?
motive
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What would his motive be for burning down the cottage?No-one could understand why she had hidden the shovel; her motives were obscure at bestIf you listen carefully, you can hear the flutes mimicking the cello motive

consideration
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After much consideration, I have decided to stayConsideration of environmental effects is needed when choosing materialYou showed remarkable consideration in giving up your place for your friend
ditty
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The Acme mattress ditty has been stuck in my head all day
incentiveI have no incentive to do housework right nowManagement offered the sales team a $500 incentive for each car sold
melody
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purpose
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The purpose of turning off the lights overnight is to save energy.
reason
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The reason this tree fell is that it had rottedThe reason I robbed the bank was that I needed the moneyIf you dont give me a reason to go with you, I wont

sake
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For the sake of argumentFor old times sake
spring
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The boat [[spring a leaksprang a leak]] and began to sinkDuring the rainy season, grass springs amid the sand and flowers blossom across the desert
tune
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Your engine needs a good tuneYour engine is now in tuneThis piano is not in tune

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