Main entry: need, motivation, motive
Definition: the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
Usage: we did not understand his motivation; he acted with the best of motives
Main entry: motivating, motivation
Definition: the act of motivating; providing incentive
Main entry: motivation
Definition: the condition of being motivated
Usage: his motivation was at a high level