motivate

transitive-verb
UK: /ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪt/
US: /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/

  1. To make someone want to do something well.

    1. Good teachers motivate their students.
    2. The coach used inspirational speeches to motivate the team before the game.

  2. To be the reason why someone does something.

    1. His desire for success motivates him.
    2. Fear of failure can often motivate people to work harder and achieve their goals.

Synonyms

impel inspire incentivize stimulate encourage
motivate verb

  1. To provide someone with a reason for doing something.

    1. What motivates you in your job?
    2. Understanding what motivates employees is crucial for effective management and team performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "motivate" in English means: To make someone want to do something well., To be the reason why someone does something..

The phonetic transcription of "motivate" is /ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ in British English and /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "motivate": impel, inspire, incentivize, stimulate, encourage.

Example usage of "motivate": "Good teachers motivate their students.". More examples on the page.