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   motivate

   /ˈməʊtɪveɪt/

   verb

   • 1. provide (someone) with a reason for doing something: "he was primarily motivated by the desire for profit" Similar promptdrivemoveinspirestimulateinfluenceleadpersuadeactuateactivateimpelpushpropelspur (on)provoketriggercausebring aboutoccasioninduceincite
   • ▪ cause (someone) to have interest in or enthusiasm for something: "it is the teacher's job to motivate the child at school" Similar inspirestimulateencouragespur (on)galvanizearouserouseexcitestir (up)fire with enthusiasmfire the imagination ofrare:inspiritincentivizeOpposite demotivate
   • 2. request (something) and present facts and arguments in support of one's request: South African "he said he would motivate funds to upgrade the food stalls"

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   • O

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   • T

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   • I

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