motivate
/ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/
mo · ti · vate
ˈmoʊ · tɪ · ˌveɪt
English Definition
v. to provide someone with a reason to do something
Significado en Español
motivar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thúc đẩy, động viên
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “motivate”:
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A
inspire
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B
discourage
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C
deter
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D
dissuade
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A — inspire.
“motivate” means v. to provide someone with a reason to do something
Common questions about “motivate”
What does “motivate” mean?
motivate — v. to provide someone with a reason to do something. In Chinese: 激励，激发.
How do you pronounce “motivate”?
motivate is pronounced /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: mo · ti · vate.
Is “motivate” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. motivate appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
