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- pronunciation:
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veIt
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- Word Parts
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verb |
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motivates, motivating, motivated |
| definition: |
If a thing or person motivates you, they make you want to do something.
My mom said her favorite teacher in high school motivated her to study and become a teacher herself.Fear of cancer motivated Mr. Peters to quit smoking.A company's advertisements try to motivate people to buy their products.- similar words:
- dispose, encourage, excite, inspire, prompt, provoke, stimulate, stir up, tempt
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activate, interest, persuade, push, sway |
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