set astir

Main Entry:	motivate [moh-tuh-veyt] Show IPA/ˈmoʊtəˌveɪt/ Show Spelled
Part of Speech:	verb
Definition:	stimulate, instigate
Synonyms:	actuate, arouse, bring, cause, dispose, draw, drive, egg on, excite, fire, galvanize, give incentive, goad, goose, impel, incite, incline, induce, innervate, innerve, inspire, inspirit, lead, move, persuade, pique, predetermine, predispose, prevail upon, prompt, propel, provoke, quicken, rouse, set afoot, set astir, sound, spark, spur, suggest, sway, touch off, trigger, whet
Antonyms:	depress, disconcert, discourage, dissuade

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