Motivate
[moh-tuh-veyt] /ˈmoʊ təˌveɪt/
verb (used with object), motivated, motivating.
1.
to provide with a or ; incite; impel.
/ˈməʊtɪˌveɪt/
verb
1.
(transitive) to give incentive to
v.
1863, “to stimulate toward action,” from motive + -ate (2); perhaps modeled on French motiver or German motivieren. Related: Motivated; motivating.
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