motivate
word
Definition
To give someone a reason or encouragement to do something, often by making them want to take action or achieve a goal.
Usage & Nuances
Formal to neutral verb, often used in business, education, and psychology. Common with objects like 'motivate someone', 'motivate employees', and with infinitives 'motivate to work harder'. Don't confuse with 'inspire', which focuses more on emotional uplifting.
Spanish: motivarPortuguese (BR): motivarPortuguese (PT): motivarChinese (Simplified): 激励 - 鼓励Chinese (Traditional): 激勵 - 鼓勵Hindi: प्रेरित करनाArabic: يحفزBengali: উৎসাহিত করা - প্রেরণা দেওয়াRussian: мотивировать - побуждатьJapanese: 動機づける - やる気にさせるVietnamese: động viên - thúc đẩyKorean: 동기를 부여하다 - 자극하다Turkish: motive etmek - teşvik etmekUrdu: حوصلہ افزائی کرنا - تحریک دیناIndonesian: memotivasi - mendorong
Example Sentences
My teacher always motivates me to study hard.
basic
Money can motivate people to work harder.
basic
We need to motivate the team for the project.
basic
What really motivates you to get up early every day?
natural
Her story motivated the whole class to volunteer.
natural
Sometimes I need a little coffee to motivate myself in the morning.
natural