136+ Words that rhyme with motive

Motive is a 2-syllable word with 136 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are automotive, locomotive, votive. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of motive

adjective
  1. causing or able to cause motion; "a motive force"; "motive power"; "motor energy"
  2. impelling to action; "it may well be that ethical language has primarily a motivative function"- Arthur Pap; "motive pleas"; "motivating arguments"
noun
  1. 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; "we did not understand his motivation"; "he acted with the best of motives"

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Examples of "motive" in lyrics

See how motive is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Left an ounce on the scene, now they figure dope was the motive"
    Bootleg — Death Before Dishonesty
  • "The sound of magic ransacks with no motive"
    Drapht f/ Porsah Lane — Can't Escape
  • "Bring ho's out the closet, my dough give chicks motive"
    Jaz-O (Jaz) f/ Dibiase, Jay-Z — Let's Go

What do these rhymes mean?

assertive
aggressively self-assured; "an energetic assertive boy who was always ready to argue
automotive
of or relating to motor vehicles; "automotive supplies" containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement
emotive
characterized by emotion
locomotive
of or relating to locomotion a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along
votive
dedicated in fulfillment of a vow; "votive prayers"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "motive" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like automotive, locomotive, votive create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "motive" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with motive?
Words that rhyme with motive include: automotive, locomotive, votive, emotive, assertive, disintegrative, captive, ablative, adaptive, adoptive, and 126 more.
How many syllables does motive have?
Motive has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with motive?
There are 136 words that rhyme with motive: 136 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for motive in a song?
The strongest rhymes for motive in songwriting are automotive, locomotive, votive. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with motive?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with motive include automotive, locomotive, votive, emotive, assertive. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: votive, captive; 1-syllable: emotive, assertive; 2-syllable: automotive, locomotive. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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