Motivate
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What Does Motivate Mean?
- 激励
- 促使
- 驱动
Motivate Pronunciation
ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt
Motivate Definition
verb
Definition
To provide someone with a reason for doing something, especially to encourage them to achieve something.
In ZH
给某人提供做某事的理由，尤其是鼓励他们取得成就。
How to Use Motivate in a Sentence
- After watching that viral video of the cat playing piano, I was finally motivated to learn an instrument myself!
- The coach's speech before the game was so intense, I thought we were going to win the championship... or at least get a participation trophy!
- My friend motivated me to start jogging, but I think her real motivation was her hilarious attempts to run past the ice cream truck.
Cultural Notes
In many cultures, motivation is often linked to encouragement from others, such as mentors or family, and is considered important for personal success.