Definition of motivate
motivated
;motivating
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Examples of motivate in a Sentence
No one knows what motivated him to act in such a violent way.
1836
First Known Use of motivate
1836
MOTIVATE Defined for English Language Learners
motivate
playDefinition of motivate for English Language Learners
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: to give (someone) a reason for doing something
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: to be a reason for (something)
MOTIVATE Defined for Kids
motivate
playDefinition of motivate for Students
motivated
;motivating
: to give or be a reason for doing something Prizes motivated him to join the contest.
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