Meaning & use
motivated
Having a strong reason or desire to do something and put effort into achieving it.
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A motivated student will finish the extra reading even when it isn't required.
Her coach's encouragement left her feeling more motivated than ever before the race.
A note on using this word
Motivated describes an internal drive; use 'motivating' for something that causes that drive in others.
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