motivate — to provide with a reason or incentive for doing something; to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to provide with a reason or incentive for doing something; to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmoʊtɪveɪt/
Korean meaning: 동기를 부여하다, 격려하다, 자극하다
Korean pronunciation: 모-터-베이트 (강세: 모)
Example Sentences
- My mom motivates me to study by hiding the WiFi password until I finish my homework.
- The coach tried to motivate the team with an inspiring speech before the big game.
- Nothing motivates me to clean my room faster than hearing my friends are coming over.
motivate
VERB//ˈmoʊtɪveɪt//
to provide with a reason or incentive for doing something; to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm
A soccer coach motivates a discouraged young player during practice
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Motivate yourself to create, then celebrate!
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Origin
From Latin 'motivus' meaning 'moving' or 'causing motion,' derived from 'movere' meaning 'to move.' The word entered English in the late 16th century through French.
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“My mom motivates me to study by hiding the WiFi password until I finish my homework.”
“The coach tried to motivate the team with an inspiring speech before the big game.”
“Nothing motivates me to clean my room faster than hearing my friends are coming over.”
“The bonus system was designed to motivate workers to increase productivity.”
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