motivate
[ moh-tuh-veyt ]
/ ˈmoʊ təˌveɪt /
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verb (used with object), mo·ti·vat·ed, mo·ti·vat·ing.
to provide with a motive, or a cause or reason to act; incite; impel.
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motivate
/ (ˈməʊtɪˌveɪt) /
verb
(tr) to give incentive to
Derived forms of motivate
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