be highly motivated by success
/biː ˈhaɪli ˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪd baɪ səkˈses/
verb phrase
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To be strongly driven to act, work, or achieve because achieving good results and being successful is very important to you.
B2be + highly motivated + by + noun
- "She is highly motivated by success and works hard at school."B1
- "He is highly motivated by success, so he always sets himself challenging goals."B2
- "Although financial rewards matter to her, she is highly motivated by success and professional recognition."C1
- "They are motivated by the success stories of others in their field."B2
Common mistakes
- be highly motivated from success→be highly motivated by success
Use by to introduce the thing that motivates someone.