motivator

[ moh-tuh-vey-ter ]

noun

1. a person or thing that gives people an incentive or reason for acting:

   He's a great teacher and coach—a master motivator both in the classroom and on the basketball court.

   Money is important, but often it isn't the primary motivator when a candidate accepts a job offer.

Other Words From

• de·mo·ti·va·tor noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of motivator¹

motivat(e) ( def ) + -or ²( def )

Example Sentences

The underlying motivator behind voting in the last three presidential elections has been the demand for change.

From Los Angeles Times

“I see the upside of having the most well-known Democrat in California, other than Kamala Harris, out there as a possible motivator for Democrats more than a motivator for Republicans to go the other way.”

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Murray told BBC Radio 4's Today programme it had been hard campaigning but "having your child’s ashes on a bookshelf is a good motivator".

From BBC

In a statement on Tuesday about the event with Harris, Winfrey said she aimed to use the live stream as a motivator to go to the polls.

From Salon

In a statement on Tuesday about the event with Harris, Winfrey said she aims to use the live stream as a motivator to go to the polls.

From Salon

Related Words

• instigator
• mover