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motivate

Pronunciation: /ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪt/

The English word “motivate” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage; to actuate.
  2. To animate; to propel; to cause to take action.

Etymology

From motive + -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare French motiver.

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