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təˌveɪtRelated forms
mo·ti·va·tor, noun
de·mo·ti·vate, verb (used with object), -vat·ed, -vat·ing.
de·mo·ti·va·tor, noun
non·mo·ti·vat·ed, adjective
re·mo·ti·vate, verb (used with object), -vat·ed, -vat·ing.
EXPANDSynonyms
induce, move, provoke, prompt, cause.
induce, move, provoke, prompt, cause.
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Example Sentences
- Punishment is just a totally ineffective way to motivate kids.
- The hope is that they'll use whatever techniques they can to try to motivate me.
- The teachers must be creative enough to motivate these kids.
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Word Origin & History
motivate
1885, "to stimulate toward action," from motive (q.v.), perhaps modeled on Fr. motiver or Ger. motivieren. Related: Motivated; motivating.
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