Meaning & use
motivator
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A person or thing that provides a reason or incentive for someone to act or work hard.
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Fear of failure was his main motivator during exam season.
A good coach is often the biggest motivator on a struggling team.
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Motivator can refer to a person, such as a coach or leader, or an abstract force, like money or ambition, that drives behavior.
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