motives

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US/ˈmoʊtɪvz/UK/ˈməʊtɪvz/

A form of motive — An idea or communication that makes one want to act, especially from spiritual sources; a divine prompting.

Less commonScrabble 12

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noun
  1. pluralplural of motive

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“motives.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/motives. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “motives,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/motives.

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