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motivation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/ · UK /ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

Forms: motivations

motivation means: The desire and energy that make you want to do something.

noun

DESIRE TO ACTB2

The desire and energy that make you want to do something.

  • I have no motivation today.
  • His motivation to learn increased after the trip.
  • How can teachers improve student motivation?

How to use it: motivation to do something (She has the motivation to finish the course.)

Similar words: drive, enthusiasm

Opposites: apathy

Common phrases: lack motivation, strong motivation, motivation to learn, personal motivation

REASON FOR ACTINGB2

The reason why someone does something.

  • Money was his main motivation.
  • What was your motivation for moving here?
  • Her motivation behind the gift was simple kindness.

How to use it: motivation for something (Her motivation for joining was to meet people.); motivation behind something (We discussed the motivation behind his decision.)

Similar words: motive, reason

Common phrases: main motivation, motivation behind something, motivation for something

ADVERTISING SCOREC2

A research score showing how strongly an advertisement makes people want to consider or buy a product.

  • The advertisement received a high motivation score.
  • Researchers measured motivation after showing the commercial.
  • The campaign increased motivation scores among younger consumers.

Common phrases: motivation score, motivation rating, measure motivation

Questions about motivation

What does motivation mean?

The desire and energy that make you want to do something.

What is motivation in other languages?

Türkçe: motivasyon · Español: motivación · Français: motivation · Deutsch: Motivation · Italiano: motivazione · 日本語: 意欲

How do you pronounce motivation?

In American English /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/; in British English /ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən/.

How do you use motivation in a sentence?

I have no motivation today. His motivation to learn increased after the trip.

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