Motivate

usgb/ˈməʊtɪveɪt/
verb

To make someone want to do something, usually by encouraging them or making them enthusiastic.

The high salary is there to motivate employees to work harder.
Visual representation of "motivate" - To make someone want to do something, usually by encouraging them or making them enthusiastic.

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  • motivate someone to
  • motivate yourself
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Encouragement Key

Motivate often implies that encouragement and enthusiasm are necessary to spur action.

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Teachers motivate students by praising their efforts.
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Motivation in Learning

In an educational context, 'motivate' may refer to engaging a student's interest in a subject.

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Interactive activities can motivate children to learn science.
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