Motives

//ˈmoʊtɪvz//

Synonyms for "motives" (211 found)

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causative motif motivating motivation moving activating active actuating aim ambition angle animating animus antecedent argument aspiration attraction basis burden calling

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case causal cause chapter compelling concern consideration constraint counsel desideration desideratum design desire determinant determination

Noun(1 words)

motivation

Adjective(3 words)

kinetic ambulatory animate

Verb(4 words)

abet actuate bring about cheer

Related words (105)

lodestar lure main point mainspring matter matter in hand meaning meat mind mobile motile motion motional motivate motivating force motivational motor nisus object objective

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Adjective(6 words)

mobile motile motional movable moving vagile

Noun(3 words)

motif need strain

Verb(17 words)

motivate move promote prompt provoke push quicken rouse set off spark off spur on stimulate stir stir up tempt wake whip up

Adjective(3 words)

motivating motivative motor

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These days, the motives for marriage are not necessarily pure.

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Reflect on your own motives when making a decision.

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I was distrustful of his motives.

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I impeached his motives.

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