motivation vs purpose

motivation

noun
  • An incentive or reason for doing something. 

  • Something which motivates. 

  • A research rating that measures how the rational and emotional elements of a commercial affect consumer intention to consider, visit, or buy something. 

  • The action of motivating. 

  • Willingness of action especially in behavior. 

purpose

noun
  • meaning for existing or doing something. 

  • Resolution; determination. 

  • Function, role. 

  • The end for which something is done, is made or exists. 

verb
  • To have or set as one's purpose or aim; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan. 

  • To have (an) intention, purpose, or design; to intend; to mean. 

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