motivate (/ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/)
verb · Intermediate · Emotions & Feelings
🔊 /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/
Meaning
Meaning: to give a reason to act
To motivate is to provide someone with a reason or drive to do something. Great leaders motivate people toward a shared goal.
Examples
🗣 A clear purpose motivates people to give their best.
Etymology
From ‘motive’, from Latin ‘motivus’.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for inspiring action and effort.
Tags: drive, leadership