Motivate: meaning, definitions and examples

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motivate

 

[ หˆmษ™สŠtษชveษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

workplace

To stimulate someone's enthusiasm or interest in doing something; to provide a reason for action

Synonyms

drive, empower, encourage, inspire

Examples of usage

  • I try to motivate my team by setting clear goals and providing regular feedback.
  • She always finds a way to motivate herself even when facing challenges.
Context #2 | Verb

self-improvement

To give someone a reason for doing something; to make someone eager to do something

Synonyms

encourage, incite, inspire, stimulate

Examples of usage

  • Reading motivational quotes helps to motivate me to work towards my goals.
  • Setting small achievable targets can motivate you to keep going.

Translations

Translations of the word "motivate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น motivar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคฐเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช motivieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memotivasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพั‚ะธะฒัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ motywowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒใƒ™ใƒผใƒˆใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท motiver

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ motivar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท motivasyon yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋™๊ธฐ๋ฅผ ๋ถ€์—ฌํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญููŠุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ motivovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ motivovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฟ€ๅŠฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ motivirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณtรญfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพั‚ะธะฒะฐั†ะธั ะฑะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ motive etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ motivar

Etymology

The word 'motivate' originated from the Latin word 'motivus', meaning 'moving'. It was first used in the mid-19th century, with its current meaning of 'to provide a reason for action or behavior'. Over time, 'motivate' has become widely used in various contexts, from workplace motivation to personal development.

See also: motivated, motivation, motives.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,674, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.