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Motivate

//ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt//

Synonyms for "motivate" (85 found)

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Informal (15)

Noun, verb, slang(6 words)

get drive stir pump prod shove

Adj, intj, name, noun, verb, slang(2 words)

Adj, name, noun, verb, slang(2 words)

Name, noun, verb, slang(4 words)

rise push spark rouse

Verb, slang(1 words)

General use (70)

Name, noun, verb(3 words)

force spur goad

Noun, verb(13 words)

move effect influence thrust quicken urge pique nudge dispose occasion foment cajole wheedle

Verb(36 words)

move prompt provoke arouse promote inflame excite evoke inspire stimulate induce obtain incite stir up mobilize contrive procure encourage draw on compel

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persuade bring about call forth activate tempt galvanize energize impel propel instigate actuate set in motion egg on superinduce draw down put in motion

Adj, name, noun, verb(1 words)

Adj, adv, name, noun, verb(1 words)

Adj, noun, verb(2 words)

Conj, noun, verb(1 words)

Intj, name, verb(1 words)

Adj, verb(2 words)

drive on set going set agoing whip on give an impetus give momentum move to action

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