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IELTS word

motivate

/ˈmoʊtəˌveɪt/verb

English definition

to make someone want to act or work

Common phrases / collocations

  1. motivate students
  2. motivate a team
  3. highly motivated

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The coach motivated the tired runner to continue.

  2. 2.

    Good feedback can motivate students.

  3. 3.

    The goal motivated us to work harder.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A coach encourages a tired runner to keep moving along an outdoor track.
to make someone want to act or work
1runner is tired
2coach gives energy
encouragement→keeps moving