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motivation

/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/ /ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
Willingness of action especially in behavior.

Examples :

"Her motivation to finish the project was strong because she wanted a good grade. "
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Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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behavior noun

[bɪˈheɪvjə] [bɪˈheɪvjɚ]

Human conduct relative to social norms.

"The child's disruptive behavior in class was a concern for the teacher. "

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encouragement noun

[ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒmənt]

The act of encouraging

"The teacher's encouragement helped the student overcome her fear of public speaking. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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incentive noun

/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/

Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.

"I have no incentive to do housework right now."

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enthusiasm noun

/-θuː-/

Possession by a god; divine inspiration or frenzy.

"The student's enthusiasm for history was a form of divine inspiration, making him memorize facts effortlessly. "

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willingness noun

/ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

The state of being willing

"All it takes is a willingness to learn."

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commercial noun

/kəˈmɜːʃəl/ /kəˈmɝʃəl/

An advertisement in a common media format, usually radio or television.

"The school played a commercial for their new after-school program on the radio. "

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intention noun

/ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.

"It’s easy to promise anything when you have no intention of fulfilling any of it."

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emotional adjective

/ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /iˈmoʊʃənəl/

Of or relating to the emotions.

"emotional crisis"

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motivates verb

/ˈmoʊtɪveɪts/ /ˈmoʊdəveɪts/

To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage.

"The weekly staff meeting was meant to motivate employees."

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motivating verb

/ˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪŋ/ /ˈmoʊdəveɪtɪŋ/

To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage.

"The weekly staff meeting was meant to motivate employees."