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Word entry · 8 letters

motivate

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"Spark action"

8 letters · collected on this word page

8 lettersPronunciation /ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪt/Part of speech verbSorted aeimottvStarts with MEnds with E1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. give an incentive for action

Word origin

From motive + -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare French motiver.

Used in a sentence

  • The weekly staff meeting was meant to motivate employees.
  • He was motivated purely by self-interest.
  • Steam-motivated pumps are used in manufacturing.

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