MOTIVATE


Meaning of MOTIVATE in English

/ ˈməʊtɪveɪt; NAmE ˈmoʊ-/ verb

1.

[ vn ] [ often passive ] to be the reason why sb does sth or behaves in a particular way :

He is motivated entirely by self-interest.

2.

to make sb want to do sth, especially sth that involves hard work and effort :

[ vn ]

She's very good at motivating her students.

[ vn to inf ]

The plan is designed to motivate employees to work more efficiently.

3.

[ vn ] ( SAfrE , formal ) to give reasons for sth that you have stated :

Please motivate your answer to question 5.

►  mo·tiv·ated adjective :

a racially motivated attack

a highly motivated student (= one who is very interested and works hard)

►  mo·tiv·ation / ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃn; NAmE ˌmoʊ-/ noun [ C , U ]:

What is the motivation behind this sudden change?

Most people said that pay was their main motivation for working.

He's intelligent enough but he lacks motivation.

( SAfrE )

All research proposals must be accompanied by a full motivation.

►  mo·tiv·ation·al / -ʃənl; NAmE / adjective ( formal ):

an important motivational factor

►  mo·tiv·ator / ˈməʊtɪveɪtə(r); NAmE ˈmoʊ-/ noun :

Desire for status can be a powerful motivator.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.