verb
- to provide with a reason or incentive for doing something
- to cause someone to want to do something well or succeed
Examples
- The coach tried to motivate his team before the big game.
- Higher salaries can motivate employees to work harder.
- She was motivated by her desire to help others.
- The teacher used games to motivate her students to learn.
- Fear of failure motivated him to study every night.
- What motivated you to choose this career path?
- The inspiring speech motivated the audience to take action.