MOTIVES

/ˈməʊtɪvz/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 14

Scrabble letter values: M₃O₁T₁I₁V₄E₁S₁ = 12

Definition

MOTIVES is the plural of MOTIF.

noun MOTIF: a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration.

Synonyms of MOTIF: motive

“No-one could understand why she had hidden the shovel; her motives were obscure at best.”
“If you listen carefully, you can hear the flutes mimicking the cello motive.”