Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Motives.
How to pronounce motives:
US
Motives - 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)
motif10Motives - as an adjective satellite
Impelling to action
Example: "It may well be that ethical language has primarily a motivative function"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
motivating16motivative18Example Sentences
"She questioned his motives for helping her."
"Their true motives were revealed in the document."
"The detective analyzed the suspect's motives for the crime."
"The government's motives in passing the law were unclear."
"He always had selfish motives behind his actions."
Word Game Points
Is MOTIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, motives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MOTIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is MOTIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, motives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMOTIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is MOTIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, motives is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMOTIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
