noun · neutral
motivation
UK/ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən/US/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/mo·ti·VA·tion
the reason or enthusiasm for doing something; the drive to act or achieve
Examples
“Lack of motivation is a common reason students give for poor results.”
“Intrinsic motivation comes from enjoying the activity itself.”
“Teachers try to increase students' motivation by setting interesting tasks.”
Band 8 sentence
“Sustaining motivation during exam season is challenging, so I set small achievable goals to keep myself focused.”
Collocations
- lack motivation
- intrinsic motivation
- gain motivation
Word family
Common mistakes
I have a high motivated to study.→I am highly motivated to study. / I have high motivation to study.
The company gave motivation to employees.→The company gave employees an incentive. / The company motivated employees.
Say it for a higher band
5reason→6interest→7+motivation
Synonyms
incentive
Easily confused
incentive
“The company offered financial incentives to boost productivity, but long-term motivation needs job satisfaction too.”
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