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motivate

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motivate /ˈmoʊtəˌveɪt/ verb
motivates; motivated; motivating
motivate
/ˈmoʊtəˌveɪt/
verb
motivates; motivated; motivating
Britannica Dictionary definition of MOTIVATE
[+ object]
: to give (someone) a reason for doing something
often used as (be) motivated
: to be a reason for (something)

— motivated

adjective [more motivated; most motivated]

— motivator

/ˈmoʊtəˌveɪtɚ/ noun, plural motivators [count]