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

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motivations

In the end, Schiller has a go at parsing her own motivations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

The research reports, from JPMorgan and Panmure Liberum, offer different motivations for the exchange.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026

While many venture investors see the rise of young entrepreneurs as positive, some worry about the motivations of some founders during the AI gold rush.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

This exhibition, he says, deals with the question of why and the display of objects speaks to the motivations behind going to space.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026

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

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin