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motivated

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪd/ · UK /ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/

motivated means: Wanting to do something and having a reason to put effort into it.

adjective

EAGER TO ACTB1

Wanting to do something and having a reason to put effort into it.

  • The students are highly motivated.
  • He stayed motivated throughout the course.
  • Are you motivated to try again?

How to use it: motivated to do something (She is motivated to improve her English.)

Similar words: determined, driven, eager

Opposites: unmotivated

Common phrases: highly motivated, motivated students, motivated to learn, motivated team

Questions about motivated

What does motivated mean?

Wanting to do something and having a reason to put effort into it.

What is motivated in other languages?

Türkçe: istekli · Español: motivado · Français: motivé · Deutsch: motiviert · Italiano: motivato · 日本語: 意欲的な

How do you pronounce motivated?

In American English /ˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪd/; in British English /ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/.

How do you use motivated in a sentence?

The students are highly motivated. He stayed motivated throughout the course.

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