motivate

[moh-tuh-veyt] / ˈmoʊ təˌveɪt /

VERB

stimulate, instigate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drive excite galvanize incline inspire persuade prompt propel provoke spark spur sway trigger

STRONG

actuate arouse bring cause dispose draw fire goad goose impel incite induce innervate inspirit lead move pique predetermine predispose quicken rouse sound suggest whet

WEAK

egg on give incentive innerve prevail upon set afoot set astir touch off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

check discourage dissuade halt hinder prevent repress retard stop

STRONG

bore calm delay dishearten dull quiet slow

WEAK

depress disconcert

Example Sentences

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"I frequently see patients who are highly motivated, knowledgeable and trying consistently yet still struggling with weight."

From BBC

I learned that AI has the power to curate custom workouts to fit my schedule, motivate me when I’m feeling low energy and even correct my form for a better workout.

From The Wall Street Journal

For those of us who work out alone, jogging on the sidewalk or pumping iron in the living room, Apple’s AI-powered Workout Buddy aims to keep you motivated.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden II has had a strong rookie campaign, but a gaffe against the Texans has left him motivated to do better moving forward.

From Los Angeles Times

Musk is motivated to prove the skeptics wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal

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