How to Spell motive

motive

//ˈməʊtɪv//

motive - noun

  • An idea or communication that makes one want to act, especially from spiritual sources; a divine prompting.
  • An incentive to act in a particular way; a reason or emotion that makes one want to do something; anything that prompts a choice of action.
  • A limb or other bodily organ that can move.
  • Something which causes someone to want to commit a crime; a reason for criminal behaviour.
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Usage examples

A motive is the reason why someone does something. In a mystery story, detectives look for the criminal's motive.

motive - thesaurus

Synonyms: motif, motivation, motivate, motional, moving

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SpellingJoy Gematria

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Letter Values

M
16
O
15
T
21
I
9
V
23
E
8

Common misspellings

motiv, motive, motibe

Word family

motivate, motivation, motivated, motivating