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- pronunciation:
- mo
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veIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
motivates, motivating, motivated |
| definition: |
to make someone want to do something.
A good teacher motivates her students to learn.Fear of cancer motivated him to quit smoking.
- similar words:
- dispose, encourage, excite, inspire, provoke, stir up, tempt
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| related words: |
activate, persuade |
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