Definitions

1. noun

the process of giving someone the will or reasons to do something, or a person or thing that gives someone a reason to do something

“Her motivation to run a marathon was to raise money for charity.”

2. noun

the state or feeling of being motivated, or the quality of being motivated

“Her motivation to succeed in her career was evident in her hard work.”

3. verb

to give someone the will or reasons to do something, or to inspire or encourage someone to do something

“The coach motivated his team to win the game.”

4. noun

a reason or stimulus that causes someone to act or behave in a certain way

“The smell of freshly baked cookies was his motivation to bake a cake.”