motivate
//ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt//
Verb
motivateInfinitive
motivatePresent tense
motivatedPast tense
motivatedPast participle
motivatingPresent participle
motivatesThird-person singular
1
To provide someone with a reason or incentive to do something; to stimulate interest or enthusiasm.
The teacher's praise motivated the students to study harder.
2
To be the underlying cause or reason for an action or behavior.
What motivated your decision to change careers?