Synonym: motivating, motive, need. Similar words: motivate, captivation, motion, emotion, promotion, emotional, elevation, innovation. Meaning: [‚məʊtɪ'veɪʃn] 
n. 1. the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior 2. the condition of being motivated 3. the act of motivating; providing incentive.
n. 1. the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior 2. the condition of being motivated 3. the act of motivating; providing incentive. 
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1. Jack is an intelligent pupil, but he lacks motivation.
2. Many of the boys have very poor motivation.
3. Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.
4. Increased motivation is more than an incidental benefit of reward schemes.
5. Money is my motivation.
6. They lack the motivation to study.
7. Being a teacher needs a high level of motivation.
8. What was the motivation for the attack?
9. He's intelligent enough but he lacks motivation.
10. What was your motivation for becoming a teacher?
11. Escape can be a strong motivation for travel.
12. What is the motivation behind this sudden change?
13. There seems to be a lack of motivation among the staff.
14. The motivation for the decision is the desire to improve our service to our customers.
15. Such measures are likely to result in decreased motivation of the workforce.
16. Organizations have an interest in ensuring that employee motivation is high.
17. Gross's skill in motivation looked in doubt when his side began the second half badly.
18. The motivation behind the decision is the desire to improve our service to our customers.
19. He admitted a lack of motivation and a feeling of sloth.
20. Motivation is the kick-start you need to succeed at work.
21. There is suspicion about the motivation behind the changes we are debating.
22. Most people said that pay was their main motivation for working.
23. Motivation to learn must come from the child; it cannot be artificially imposed.
24. His biggest challenge with this unit will be motivation.
25. Successful motivation depends on emphasising positive tangible benefits.
26. Success doesn't come from motivation. It comes from inspiration. RVM 
27. Motivation is a reflection of position within the hierarchy.
28. Unless you are trying to lose weight to please yourself[sentencedict.com],[Sentence dictionary] it's going to be tough to keep your motivation level high.
29. He's a bright enough student - he just lacks motivation.
30. By this time the children had lost all their motivation for writing poetry.
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