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motivate

The correct spelling is motivate.

How to pronounce motivate

verb

IPA: /ˈməʊtɪveɪt/

Say it like: Mot-iva-te

The correct spelling is motivate. To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage. For example: "The weekly staff meeting was meant to motivate employees."

Usage Examples

The weekly staff meeting was meant to motivate employees.

He was motivated purely by self-interest.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage.
  2. 2.To animate; to propel; to cause to take action

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