MOTIVE Antonyms
Best Opposite Words For MOTIVE
| Expand? | Word | Save? | Synonyms.. | Usage | Type | |||
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| cause | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something • a justification for something existing or happening • a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end • any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results • a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy verb • give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally • cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner | ||||||||
| incentive | nounn | |||||||
noun • a positive motivational influence • an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output | ||||||||
| intention | nounn | |||||||
noun • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal • an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out | ||||||||
| purpose | nounn | |||||||
noun • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • what something is used for • the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose verb • propose or intend • reach a decision | ||||||||
| reason | nounn | |||||||
noun • a rational motive for a belief or action • an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon • the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination • the state of having good sense and sound judgment • a justification for something existing or happening • a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion verb • decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion • present reasons and arguments • think logically | ||||||||
| stimulus | nounn | |||||||
noun • any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action | ||||||||
