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motivator

C2
noun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /mˈəʊtɪvˌeɪtə/

US

  • /ˈmoʊtəveɪtər/

Description

A motivator is not just someone who cheers you on. It is anything that gets you going. It can be a person, like a coach pushing a team to win, or a feeling inside you, like ambition pushing you to work harder. A clear goal can be a motivator for studying, and a reward can be a motivator for finishing a task. A good leader is often a strong motivator because they understand what drives their team. Sometimes even fear can be a motivator, pushing people to avoid bad results.

Examples

  1. 1

    Sports coaching

    My coach is a great motivator when the team starts to lose energy.

  2. 2

    Work incentives

    Money can be a strong motivator, but it is not the only reason people work hard.

  3. 3

    Education

    For many students, clear goals are a better motivator than fear.

  4. 4

    Job application

    The chance to travel was a big motivator for applying to the company.

  5. 5

    Personal decision

    The main motivator behind his decision was a desire to spend more time with his family.

    • Pattern

      motivator behind + decision/action

      the reason that led to it

  6. 6

    Personal incentives

    Different people respond to different motivators, such as praise, competition, or extra freedom.

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • motivatornoun

Forms

  • motivatorspluralnoun