Synonyms and Antonyms for motive
1. motive (n.)
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
2. motive (adj.)
causing or able to cause motion
3. motive (n.)
a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
4. motive (adj.)
impelling to action
