motivating

Everyday

1. Making someone want to do something or try hard. tree →
2. (adjective) Giving you energy and the wish to work or keep going. tree →
3. Being the reason behind something, as in "the motivating idea". tree →

In the lessons

Used at school and in sport about what helps you try hard: stars, praise, goals, a good coach. In stories it explains why a character acts. Phrases: "motivating factor", "find it motivating", "motivating yourself".

Examples

• The coach is great at motivating the team. tree →
• I find sticker charts really motivating. tree →
• Motivating yourself to do homework on a sunny day is hard. tree →
• Her speech was so motivating that we all signed up to help. tree →
• Money was the motivating factor for the thief. tree →
• Seeing my progress on the chart is motivating. tree →
• Our teacher is good at motivating children who find maths hard. tree →

Note

Spelling: drop the "e" of "motivate" before -ing (motivating). Related: "motivation" (noun), "motivated" (wanting to do it), "motive" (a reason, especially for a crime). Opposite: "demotivating" or "discouraging".