Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigSuggestions(1)
The phrase "for motives" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to introduce the reasons or intentions behind someone's actions. Example: The suspect's lawyer argued that his client had acted out of self-defense, while the prosecution claimed that the crime was committed for motives of revenge.
Exact(35)
For motives, one wouldn't have to look far.
Serial murderers are assumed to kill for motives such as sexual compulsion or even recreation.
Khan, for motives that are not entirely selfless, helps smuggle Afghans into the country.
This process was repeated five times for motives in different colors.
He does not go around unpicking his characters' selves, and truffling for motives.
Encouragingly, no journalists were killed last year because of their work, although four were murdered for motives unknown.
Similar(24)
As for motive, Mr. Crawford told two undercover agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation: "I am in this for my kids.
For motive power, Mr. Leno's crew installed a Honeywell LTS101 turbine engine from a Bell 222 helicopter.
They often use large and heavy Pb-acid batteries for motive force and counterbalancing.
This paper describes some recent progress in the design and development of sodium/sulphur batteries for motive power applications.
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) use grid electricity as well as on-board gasoline for motive force.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com