Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Motive.
How to pronounce motive:
US
Motive - as a noun
The psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
Example: "We did not understand his motivation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
motivation15need5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
psychological featureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
motif10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
idea5melodic thememusical themetheme10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
motif10Motive - as an adjective satellite
Impelling to action
Example: "It may well be that ethical language has primarily a motivative function"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
motivating16motivative18Motive - as a verb
To prompt or incite by a motive or motives; to move.
Motive - as an adjective
Causing motion; having power to move, or tending to move
Example: "A motive argument"
Relating to motion and/or to its cause
Example Sentences
"He had a clear motive for committing the crime."
"The detective was trying to determine the suspect's motive."
"She couldn't understand his motive for breaking up with her."
"The politician's motive for supporting the bill was purely selfish."
"The newspaper article questioned the motives behind the CEO's decision."
Word Game Points
Is MOTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, motive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MOTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is MOTIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, motive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMOTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is MOTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, motive is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMOTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
