673+ Words that rhyme with motivation

Motivation is a 4-syllable word with 500 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are elevation, conversation, cetacean. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of motivation

noun
  1. 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; "we did not understand his motivation"; "he acted with the best of motives"
  2. the condition of being motivated; "his motivation was at a high level"
  3. the act of motivating; providing incentive

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Examples of "motivation" in lyrics

See how motivation is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "It's funny how it's motivation"
    Apathy f/ Emilio Lopez — Trust
  • "So I gotta maintain this motivation"
    Armani of York — Motivation
  • "Motivation, Motivation"
    Armani of York — Motivation

What do these rhymes mean?

cetacean
of or relating to whales and dolphins etc large aquatic carnivorous mammal with fin-like forelimbs no hind limbs,
citation
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement (law) the act of citing (as of
conversation
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
creation
the human act of creating an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone the event that occurred at the
elevation
the event of something being raised upward; "an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "motivation" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like elevation, conversation, cetacean create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "motivation" has 4 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with motivation?
Words that rhyme with motivation include: elevation, conversation, cetacean, citation, creation, carnation, causation, cessation, cremation, damnation, and 490 more.
How many syllables does motivation have?
Motivation has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with motivation?
There are 673 words that rhyme with motivation: 500 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for motivation in a song?
The strongest rhymes for motivation in songwriting are elevation, conversation, cetacean. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with motivation?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with motivation include elevation, conversation, cetacean, citation, creation. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: creation, nation; 1-syllable: cetacean, citation; 2-syllable: elevation, conversation. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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