Motivate Definition

mōtə-vāt
motivated, motivates, motivating
verb
motivated, motivates, motivating
To provide with, or affect as, a motive or motives; incite, impel, or encourage.
Webster's New World
To cause to be enthusiastic.
The coach motivated his players with an inspiring pep talk.
American Heritage

To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage.

Wiktionary

To animate; to propel; to cause to take action.

Wiktionary

Origin of Motivate

  • motive +"Ž -ate

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