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motivation

Pronunciation: [ˌmoʊtəˈveɪʃən]

Word

Learn how to use motivation in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “psychology”

(noun) the reason or reasons someone has for acting or behaving in a certain way. It's what drives people to do things, like studying hard or playing sports.

Example

Her motivation to learn comes from her love of reading.

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He lost his motivation to practice the piano after feeling frustrated.

Example

What motivates you to do your homework every day?

Context: “education”

(noun) the encouragement or support that helps someone want to accomplish something, like finishing a project or training for a competition.

Example

The teacher's praise gave the students the motivation to finish their assignments.

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Without any motivation, the class felt bored and uninterested.

Example

How can we find motivation to study for the upcoming test?

How to pronounce motivation

Pronunciation: [ˌmoʊtəˈveɪʃən]

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