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motivations

NOUN

ambition, inspiration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

catalyst desire encouragement impetus impulse incentive inclination interest motive reason wish

STRONG

action actuation angle disposition drive fire gimmick goose hunger impulsion incitation incitement inducement instigation kick persuasion predetermination predisposition provocation push spur stimulus suggestion

WEAK

get up and go right stuff

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block deterrent discouragement dislike hate hatred hindrance

STRONG

dullness prevention

WEAK

depression

Example Sentences

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We do not yet fully understand the suspect’s motivations, but we have strong indications.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026

In his immensely engaging book, “This Vast Enterprise,” Craig Fehrman strives to capture the motivations, values and ideas of the individuals who contributed to this multifaceted historical event.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

There are other more recent motivations behind gold’s fall, however.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

But even Mahajan’s most “self-destructive” Chopras who “live deathwards” have motivations so sophisticatedly complex that readers will inhabit their eyes, ears and bodies without fully penetrating their psyches.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

There were many motivations for these journeys: ambition, greed, national pride, religious fanaticism, prison pardons, scientific curiosity, the thirst for adventure and the unavailability of suitable employment in Estremadura.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan