Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
motivate
Verb
/ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/
Definition
To provide someone with a reason or incentive to do something.
Examples
- The teacher tried to motivate her students by making lessons more engaging.
- He found that setting small goals helped to motivate him to work out regularly.
- To motivate the team, the manager shared a compelling vision for the project.
Meaning
Motivate refers to the process of encouraging someone to take action or to enhance their desire to achieve a goal.
Synonyms
- Encourage
- Inspire
- Stimulate
- Drive
- Persuade
