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motivate1[often passive] motivate somebody to be the reason why someone does something or behaves in a particular way He is motivated entirely by self-interest.2 to make someone want to do something, especial [..]
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motivate1863, "to stimulate toward action," from motive + -ate (2); perhaps modeled on French motiver or German motivieren. Related: Motivated; motivating.
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motivateto inspire or cause.
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motivategive an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career" (motivated) provided with a motive or given incentive for action; "a highly motivated child [..]
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motivate(v) give an incentive for action
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