English / word
motivate
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to provide someone with a strong reason, desire, or enthusiasm to do something
In context
01
My sister can motivate me to exercise.
02
Good feedback can motivate weak students.
Synonyms
encourage,inspire,stimulate
Antonyms
discourage,demotivate,dishearten
Collocations
motivate students,motivate employees,motivate someone to succeed
Verb forms
Past: motivated · Past participle: motivated · -ing: motivating