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