be highly motivated by success

/biː ˈhaɪli ˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪd baɪ səkˈses/

verb phrase

  1. To be strongly driven to act, work, or achieve because achieving good results and being successful is very important to you.

    B2

    be + 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.

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