Motivating: meaning, definitions and examples

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motivating

 

[ หˆmษ™สŠtษชveษชtษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

work environment

Providing encouragement or incentive to accomplish a task or reach a goal; inspiring enthusiasm or determination.

Synonyms

encouraging, inspiring, stimulating.

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Word Description / Examples
motivating

Use when someone or something makes you want to do something or work harder.

  • Her speech was so motivating that I decided to run a marathon.
  • A good coach knows how to be motivating to their players.
inspiring

Use when someone or something makes you feel excited and gives you ideas and enthusiasm to do or create something.

  • The artist gave an inspiring performance.
  • Traveling to new places is always so inspiring.
encouraging

Use when someone gives you support, confidence, or hope.

  • My parents have always been encouraging about my dreams of becoming a writer.
  • The teacherโ€™s feedback was very encouraging.
stimulating

Use when something causes you to be more active or enthusiastic, often intellectually or creatively.

  • The class discussion was really stimulating.
  • Coffee can be quite stimulating in the morning.

Examples of usage

  • Her motivating words helped the team achieve their target.
  • The motivating atmosphere in the office boosted productivity.
  • A motivating leader can inspire their team to perform at their best.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To provide someone with a reason or incentive to do something.

Synonyms

encourage, inspire, prompt.

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Word Description / Examples
motivating

Used when you need to bring energy and excitement to someone so they feel driven to accomplish something. It often involves reminding them of their goals or the rewards for completing a task.

  • His speech was so motivating that the entire team felt ready to face any challenge
  • The coach's words were motivating the players to give their best
inspire

Used when you want to fill someone with the urge to do or feel something, especially something creative or uplifting. Often involves a higher level of emotional or intellectual influence.

  • His dedication to his work truly inspired his colleagues
  • The film inspired me to make changes in my own life
encourage

Applicable when offering support, confidence, or hope to someone. It is often used in situations where someone needs reassurance or a boost in confidence.

  • She encouraged her friend to apply for the job despite her doubts
  • Parents should always encourage their children to try new things
prompt

Used when you need to gently prod or remind someone to take action, often in a more immediate and direct manner. It can sometimes carry a slight sense of urgency.

  • The teacher's question prompted a lively discussion among the students
  • The alarm prompts me to take my medication every morning

Examples of usage

  • The coach tried to motivating the players before the big game.
  • She found it hard to motivating herself to exercise regularly.
  • A good teacher knows how to motivating their students to learn.

Translations

Translations of the word "motivating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น motivador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคฐเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช motivierend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memotivasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพั‚ะธะฒัƒัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ motywujฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚„ใ‚‹ๆฐ—ใ‚’่ตทใ“ใ•ใ›ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท motivant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ motivador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท motive edici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋™๊ธฐ ๋ถ€์—ฌํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญูุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ motivujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ motivujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฟ€ๅŠฑไบบๅฟƒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ motivacijski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvetjandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ะฝั‚ะฐะปะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒ•แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ motivasiyalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ motivador

Etymology

The word 'motivating' is derived from the verb 'motivate', which comes from the Latin word 'motivus', meaning 'moving'. The concept of motivation has been studied extensively in psychology and behavioral sciences, highlighting the importance of incentives and encouragement in driving human behavior and performance. The term 'motivating' is commonly used in various contexts, from workplace motivation to personal development and achieving goals.

See also: demotivating, motivational, motivations, unmotivated, unmotivating.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,123, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.