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motivate

[ moh-tuh-veyt ]

verb (used with object)

motivated, motivating.
  1. to provide with a motive, or a cause or reason to act; incite; impel.

    Synonyms: , , , ,



motivate

/ ˈəʊɪˌɪ /

verb

  1. tr to give incentive to
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Derived Forms

  • ˈdzپˌٴǰ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·پ··ٴǰ noun
  • ··پ·ٱ verb (used with object) demotivated demotivating
  • ԴDz··پ·· adjective
  • ··پ·ٱ verb (used with object) remotivated remotivating
  • ܲ··پ·· adjective
  • ܲ··پ··Բ adjective
  • ɱ-·پ·· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of motivate1

First recorded in 1860–65; motive + -ate 1
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The opposition says his arrests and charges are politically motivated.

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It accused the BBC of being motivated by malice and sensationalising its broadcast with a "gratuitous" reference to Mr Adams to boost ratings.

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It is this outcome which has motivated the scientists who have worked on the project for more than 20 years.

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Bar has countered by saying that his dismissal was motivated by political and personal considerations.

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Cultural and linguistic barriers faced by her family motivated her to pursue internal medicine.

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