Question

difference between motive and motivation

Answer 1

motive is the desire of a person
motivation is the set of inspring thoughts to complete that desire

Answer 2

Motive' is normally used to mean the specific reason for performing a specific action, an incentive, a particular goal or objective 'They ran away to avoid being punished.' (motive = to avoid being punished). or b) the condition of being eager to do something or work. 'Some employees lack motivation.'