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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

Mr. Fehrman documents the varied motivations of the members of the corps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Once you understand the fears and motivations of undocumented immigrants, you realize that most of what’s said about them makes no sense.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

They often have an uncanny ability to sense feelings, intentions and motivations.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin