English Dictionary
Definition of “motivate”
motivate (ˈməʊtɪˌveɪt
)
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to give incentive to
Alternative Forms
ˈmotiˌvator noun
Synonyms
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inspire,
drive,
stimulate,
provoke,
lead,
move,
cause,
prompt,
stir,
trigger,
set off,
induce,
arouse,
prod,
get going
instigate,
impel,
actuate,
give incentive to
inspirit,
Usage examples
Not that he needed either part of the reason to motivate him.
Anthony Masters, CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2001)I think as people have found out, he is a difficult guy to motivate.
Yachting Boating World (2004)"Companies will have to motivate people to stay longer, otherwise they'll find they're short of talent.
Globe and Mail (2003)Sara explained: "It's extremely difficult to motivate yourself.
Sun, News of the World (2001)The more strongly you can feel those positive feelings, the more strongly you motivate yourself to go for that aim.
Vera Peiffer, POSITIVELY FEARLESS: Breaking free of the fears that hold you back (2001)
