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motivation

CEFR: B1
The internal psychological drive, entrepreneurial ambition, or external financial incentive that stimulates persistence toward a goal.

Synonyms

  • incentive
  • impetus
  • drive

Common Collocations

  • lack of motivation
  • strong motivation
  • source of motivation

Example Sentence

Intrinsic entrepreneurial motivation frequently sustains small business founders through periods of initial losses.

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