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Meaning of Motivate
to give someone a reason to do something
Definitions
- To give someone a reason to do something, or to make someone want to do something
- * To stimulate someone's interest or enthusiasm
- * To provide a motive or incentive for someone to take action
Etymology of Motivate
The word "motivate" originated in the mid-19th century from the Latin word "motivus," meaning "of motion" or "causing motion"
It is related to the word "motion," and initially meant to move or stir someone to action
Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include providing a reason or incentive for someone to take action
Example Uses
- The promise of a bonus motivated the employees to work harder
- * The coach motivated the team with a pre-game speech
- * The beautiful scenery motivated me to go for a hike
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
discourage
demotivate
dishearten
depress
dismay
deject
dispirit
demoralize
intimidate
frighten
terrify
petrify
paralyze
hinder
obstruct
impede
block
thwart
frustrate
dissuade
deter