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.
Source: Free Dictionary
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
SpellingJoy score for motive
SpellingJoy Gematria
👑 Master
163
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