motivation
motivation
desire to act
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| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
motivation with Russian translation
motivation usage examples
Её мотивация учиться возникла из желания путешествовать после окончания университета.
Her motivation to study came from wanting to travel after graduation.
Он находит мотивацию в маленьких целях, которые ставит каждое утро.
He finds motivation in small goals he sets each morning.
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motivation belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
motivation synonyms
Related words worth learning together
Her drive to succeed kept her working late every night.
The company offered financial incentives to boost sales.
His ambition was to become a respected scientist.
The poem was written after a moment of inspiration.
external support or praise that increases someone’s willingness to act
Teachers' encouragement helped the shy student participate.
a sudden, often short-lived urge to act
On impulse, she booked a flight to Paris.
a push or stimulus that gives momentum to an activity
The new funding provided the impetus the project needed.
the quality of being firm in purpose and persistent in achieving goals
Her determination helped her finish the marathon despite injuries.
The team's enthusiasm was contagious and improved results.
Her interest in history led her to study medieval Europe.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce motivation and what this word means
motivation means motivation. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce motivation
/ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən/
motivation translation
motivation
motivation examples
Her motivation to study came from wanting to travel after graduation.
motivation transcription
/ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən/, /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/
Questions about this word
motivation meaning: what does it mean?
desire to act
motivation pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
motivation is pronounced as /ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
motivation definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her motivation to study came from wanting to travel after graduation. Translation: Её мотивация учиться возникла из желания путешествовать после окончания университета.
Is motivation part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, motivation can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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