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Plural
motivations
1
the driving force or reason behind someone's actions, behaviors, or desires
- His motivation for starting his own business stemmed from a desire for independence.
- She found her motivation to exercise through the desire to improve her health.
- The motivation behind his generous donation was to support education in his community.
- Understanding the students' motivation helped the teacher develop more effective lessons.
- Her motivation to succeed in her career came from a deep passion for her field.
2
the act of motivating; providing incentive
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3
the condition of being motivated