Word
motivated
Phoneticsmo·ti·vat·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmoʊtəˌveɪtəd/
UK/mˈəʊtɪvˌeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01enthusiastic and driven
B1 · Intermediate
adj. feeling very eager and willing to do something because you have a good reason.
adj. characterised by enthusiasm and a strong desire to achieve a goal. Often used as a gradable adjective.
“The students were highly motivated to finish their project before the weekend.”
“A highly motivated workforce is essential for any company aiming to maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly changing global market.”
Pitfall
He is very motivated for learning English.
He is very motivated to learn English.
Use 'motivated to' followed by a verb, or 'motivated by' followed by a noun.
02past tense of motivate
B1 · Intermediate
v. the past form of 'motivate', meaning to give someone a reason to do something.
v. the past tense and past participle form of the transitive verb 'motivate'.
“The coach's speech motivated the team to play much better in the second half.”
“The promise of a significant bonus motivated the sales department to exceed their quarterly targets by nearly twenty percent.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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