Definition of Motivate
Motivate
mo·ti·vate


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(verb)
to provide someone with a reason or driving force (motive) to do something;

e.g. The teacher tried to motivate him to go out and make some friends.

(verb)
to make someone enthusiastic about or interested in doing something;

e.g. Nothing would motivate her to visit them, since they were always unkind to her.



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  • "Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, It's always your choice." -- Wayne Walter Dyer



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