October 16, 2028
motivate
/ˈməʊtɪveɪt/verb
To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage.
Example sentences
- “The weekly staff meeting was meant to motivate employees.”
- “He was motivated purely by self-interest.”
Related words
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