MOTIVE Crossword Clue

The most common solutions for the crossword clue "MOTIVE" are CAUSE with 5 letters, INTENT with 6 letters, REASON with 6 letters.
We know 14 solutions for: MOTIVE

Synonyms for MOTIVE

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Crossword Puzzle Infos
Motive is a term used to describe the underlying REASON or purpose for an action. MOTIVATION, AMBITION, EXPLANATION, DESIGN, EXPECTATION, CONSIDERATION, INDUCEMENT, mainspring, DESIRE, SPUR, CAUSE, INTENT, REASON, and INCITEMENT are all words that can be used to describe motive. MOTIVATION is the driving force behind an action, AMBITION is the DESIRE to achieve a goal, EXPLANATION is the justification for an action, DESIGN is the plan for achieving a goal, EXPECTATION is the anticipation of a result, CONSIDERATION is the thought process behind an action, INDUCEMENT is an incentive to act, mainspring is the primary source of MOTIVATION, DESIRE is a strong feeling of wanting something, SPUR is a stimulus to act, CAUSE is the REASON for an effect, INTENT is the purpose of an action, REASON is the logic behind an action, and INCITEMENT is the encouragement to act.
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