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Etymology
1. motivate
verb. ['ˈmoʊtəˌveɪt'] give an incentive for action.
Synonyms
- strike
- make
- actuate
- propel
- incite
- affect
- prompt
- cause
- do
- move
Antonyms
- miss
- lose
- defend
- roughen
Etymology
- -ate (English)
- motive (English)
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Words that Rhyme with Motivate
- activate
- aggravate
- captivate
- cultivate
- deactivate
- elevate
- excavate
- inactivate
- innovate
- innovate
- reactivate
- renovate
- salivate
Example sentences of the word motivate
1. Verb, base form
A coach also will motivate you to keep going when you get tired.
Quotes containing the word motivate
1. I do a lot of inspirational talks for kids, to motivate them to change their lives and give them hope.
- Adam Beach
2. Art has the power to transform, to illuminate, to educate, inspire and motivate.
- Harvey Fierstein
3. Loving others always costs us something and requires effort. And you have to decide to do it on purpose. You can't wait for a feeling to motivate you.
- Joyce Meyer