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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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Rather they are drawn from the same motivations and inspirations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“I don’t think about Americans’ financial situations,” he told reporters on Tuesday when asked about motivations on talks with Iran.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Whatever the truth of their motivations, church leadership may come to regret this lawsuit.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026

There is something beautiful in the subtlety of that exchange, in the attention that each party must pay to the motivations and desires of the other.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell