Definition of Motivation

the drive someone has for conducting himself or herself in a certain way

Examples of Motivation in a sentence

Usually the only motivation for teenagers going to school is to socialize with their friends.  🔊

After receiving various scholarship offers, the young man had plenty of motivation to attend college.  🔊

Once the doctor informed the obese woman that she would most likely die prematurely from her weight, her motivation to diet kicked in.  🔊

Since it costs a lot of money to eat at restaurants for dinner, I had the motivation to cook dinner for my family.  🔊

Motivation to succeed should be a common feeling, but sometimes young people need to be encouraged.  🔊

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