motivate
🇺🇸
/ˈməʊtɪveɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈməʊtɪveɪt/
verb
B2
to be the reason someone does something
What motivates people to work hard?
B2
to make someone want to do something
A good leader knows how to motivate their team.
R
to explain the reasons for something
Please motivate your choice with clear reasons.
translation
to be the reason someone does something; to make someone want to do something; to explain the reasons for something
Word Forms
3rd Present
motivates
Past
motivated
Perfect
motivated
Progressive
motivating