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motivation

/ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən/ 📚 Module 3: Education (p.325-328)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Motivation is the reason or reasons why someone does something, or the general desire or willingness of someone to do something.

Synonyms

inspiration drive incentive impetus stimulus

Antonyms

apathy discouragement disinterest demotivation indifference

Translations

motivation in your language

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عربي

الدافع هو السبب أو الأسباب التي تجعل شخصًا يفعل شيئًا.

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اردو

کسی کام کو کرنے کی وجہ یا تحریک۔

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हिंदी

किसी काम को करने का कारण या प्रेरणा।

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中文

动机是某人做某事的原因或意愿。

Easy Explanation

Motivation is why you want to do something. It's the feeling that makes you act. It gives you energy to work towards a goal.

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Memory TipMotivation makes you 'move' towards your goals.

Contextual Examples

Her strong motivation (reason to act) to help others led her to volunteer for many charities.

The team's success improved their motivation (desire to work) to achieve even greater goals.

Lack of motivation (will to do) can make it difficult to start or finish a challenging task.

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