MOTIVES Synonyms
There are 12 synonyms of the word
motives.
(exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word motives. (close relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word motives. (close relations)
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Definition of MOTIVES
Definition of MOTIVES
Best Alternative Words for MOTIVES
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | grounds | nounn | ||||
| 2 | causes | verbv | ||||
| 3 | explanations | nounn | ||||
| 4 | justifications | nounn | ||||
| 5 | rationales | nounn | ||||
| 6 | reasons | nounn | ||||
| 7 | motif | nounn | ||||
| 8 | motivation | nounn | ||||
| 9 | motivating | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 10 | motivative | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | ||||
| 11 | motor | nounn | ||||
| 12 | need | verb, nounv, n |
Best Hypernyms For MOTIVES
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
motives, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
design
figure
idea
pattern
theme
aims
causes
factors
influences
intentions
objectives
purposes
reasons
Phrases (3)
melodic thememusical themepsychological featureAlternatives for GROUNDS
Words (30)
basereasonargumentcauseevidenceexplanationfactorfoundationjustificationmotivepremiseproofpurposerationaleearthgatelandundercoatanchorbackgroundbasisestablishfootingfoundoccasionprimeprimerprimingsoilstrandPhrases (7)
run agrounddry landflat coatprimer coatpriming coatsolid groundterra firma
