<p>I find that when I write the essay, I often repeat the same word/phrase numerous times, and I usually have a lot of trouble avoiding this. For instance, if the prompt was "What motivates people to change?" I would repeat the words "motivate" and "change" way too much throughout the essay. </p>
<p>Does anyone have any suggestions on how to avoid this? I usually come up with a synonym to the word I repeat at the very end of the essay, which isn't obviously very much help.</p>
<p>Well you probably def know synonyms. Even if it isn't as sophisticated. Like for that off top of my head.</p>
<p>motivate= causes people to, is the reason that, people change because</p>
<p>change- alters, prob more. </p>
<p>But I dont see how repeating those words is bad. The reader spends less time reading ur essay than u spend brushing ur teeth. Repeating the words probably stresses your point and its not like they remember that you did it. But if you're worried about this, then def use some synonyms.</p>
<p>Actually, repetition makes the essay sound cliched and boring. Synonyms and a wider vocabulary are always welcome.</p>
<p>For change: alter, turn into, evolve, become, convert, transform
For motivate: encourages, induce, inspire, stimulate, provoke, persuade</p>
<p>If you can't find a synonym, try changing the form of the word. Like use motivate and then motivation. But keep them a few lines apart so that the author doesn't realize you've used it before. ;)</p>