motivation

noun
UK: /ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən/
US: /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

  1. The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.

    1. His motivation is to win the game.
    2. The need for achievement provided the primary motivation to study hard and succeed.

  2. Enthusiasm for doing something.

    1. I need some motivation to clean my room.
    2. She lacks the motivation to complete her degree, even though she is very intelligent.

  3. The act or process of giving someone a reason for doing something.

    1. The coach's speech provided motivation for the team.
    2. Providing incentives is a common method of motivation in the workplace.

Synonyms

reason stimulus purpose zeal ambition drive motive enthusiasm incentive
motivation transitive-verb

  1. To provide with a motive or motives; incite; impel.

    1. I try to motivation my students.
    2. The desire to help others motivation her to volunteer at the hospital every week.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "motivation" in English means: The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way., Enthusiasm for doing something., The act or process of giving someone a reason for doing something..

The phonetic transcription of "motivation" is /ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "motivation": reason, stimulus, purpose, zeal, ambition, drive, motive, enthusiasm, incentive.

Example usage of "motivation": "His motivation is to win the game.". More examples on the page.