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motivate

[ moh-tuh-veyt ]

verb (used with object)

motivated, motivating.
  1. to provide with a motive, or a cause or reason to act; incite; impel.

    Synonyms: , , , ,



motivate

/ ˈəʊɪˌɪ /

verb

  1. tr to give incentive to
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Derived Forms

  • ˈdzپˌٴǰ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·پ··ٴǰ noun
  • ··پ·ٱ verb (used with object) demotivated demotivating
  • ԴDz··پ·· adjective
  • ··پ·ٱ verb (used with object) remotivated remotivating
  • ܲ··پ·· adjective
  • ܲ··پ··Բ adjective
  • ɱ-·پ·· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of motivate1

First recorded in 1860–65; motive + -ate 1
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"We know you’re innocent, Russell and this is clearly all politically motivated," insisted one fan.

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The protesters say the mayor's arrest over corruption charges, which he denies, is politically motivated – an attempt to end his hopes of becoming the country's next president.

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Trump and hissupporters have long criticized NOAA's climate research efforts as being politically motivated.

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Experience proves that policies motivated by economic nationalism are all pain and no gain.

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Milwaukee Bucks fan Mike McClain said he was motivated by a dislike for Musk, who he referred to as "the real president".

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