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motivator

/ˈməʊtɪveɪtə(r)/noun

उच्चारण मोटिवेटर

प्रेरक, प्रेरणा देने वाला व्यक्ति या चीज़

Core word

noun
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    [C]

    a person or thing that makes somebody want to do something, especially something that involves hard work

    प्रेरक, प्रेरणा देने वाला व्यक्ति या चीज़

    • Fear of failure can be a powerful motivator.
    • Radhika's coach is a brilliant motivator.
    • Money is not always the strongest motivator for employees.
    + 2 more examples
    • A good friend can be a great motivator.
    • Praise is a simple but powerful motivator.

    Synonyms inspiration incentive stimulus spur

    Opposite deterrent

§Structures (grammar patterns) 5

a motivator for / of somebody

Use 'for' or 'of' to say whom the person or thing inspires. Both are used, but 'for' is more common in everyday English.

किसे प्रेरणा मिलती है, यह बताने के लिए 'for' या 'of' का प्रयोग होता है; सामान्य बोलचाल में 'for' अधिक प्रचलित है।

  • Her elder sister has been a great motivator for her.
  • Praise is a powerful motivator of young children.

motivator + to do something

A to-infinitive can follow the noun to show the action that is encouraged.

Noun के बाद to-infinitive आकर बताता है कि किस काम के लिए प्रेरित किया जा रहा है।

  • The prize money was the main motivator to save more.

countable noun (a / the motivator)

'Motivator' is a countable noun, so it takes an article in the singular and can have a plural form.

'Motivator' गणनीय संज्ञा है, इसलिए एकवचन में article लगता है और इसका बहुवचन भी बनता है।

  • A good teacher is often the best motivator in a classroom.
  • Money and recognition are two different motivators at work.

adjective + motivator

Adjectives such as strong, key, main and powerful say how strong or important the influence is.

Strong, key, main, powerful जैसे adjectives प्रेरणा की शक्ति या महत्त्व बताते हैं।

  • Fear of losing the seat is a strong motivator for many students.

motivator vs motivation

'Motivation' is the inner drive or reason to act. A 'motivator' is the person, reward or event that creates that drive.

'Motivation' कार्य करने की आंतरिक प्रेरणा या कारण है। 'Motivator' वह व्यक्ति, पुरस्कार या घटना है जो वह प्रेरणा उत्पन्न करती है।

  • Her motivation is strong because her father is her motivator.
+Collocations 5

adjective + motivator

powerfulstrongkeymaingreatnatural

  • A clear goal is a key motivator for anyone preparing for a competitive exam.

motivator + for / of

for studentsfor changefor successof behaviour

  • Examination marks are the biggest motivator for school students.

noun + as a motivator

moneypraisecompetitionrecognitionfear

  • Healthy competition works as a motivator in the classroom.

verb + motivator

act asserve asbecomefindneed

  • A small reward can serve as a motivator on difficult days.

intrinsic / extrinsic motivator

intrinsicextrinsicinternalexternal

  • Curiosity is an intrinsic motivator, while salary is an extrinsic one.
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  • For Radhika, her father's sacrifice was the greatest motivator.

राधिका के लिए उसके पिता का त्याग सबसे बड़ी प्रेरणा थी।

  • A weekly mock test can be a good motivator for lazy learners.

सप्ताह में एक mock test आलसी विद्यार्थियों के लिए अच्छा प्रेरक हो सकता है।

  • Many managers believe that salary is the only motivator, but this is not true.

कई प्रबंधक मानते हैं कि वेतन ही एकमात्र प्रेरक है, परंतु यह सही नहीं है।

  • He works as a motivator and visits schools in small towns.

वह एक प्रेरक वक्ता के रूप में काम करता है और छोटे शहरों के विद्यालयों में जाता है।

  • Seeing her name on the merit list was the best motivator of all.

merit list में अपना नाम देखना सबसे बड़ी प्रेरणा थी।

  • A kind word from a teacher can be the best motivator for a weak student.

एक कमज़ोर विद्यार्थी के लिए शिक्षक का एक स्नेहभरा शब्द सबसे अच्छा प्रेरक हो सकता है।

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