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Motivate

/ˈməʊtəveɪt/

To provide a reason or incentive for someone to take action or behave in a particular way.

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This song can motivate you to work harder.Teachers can motivate students with interesting lessons.

Derived from the Latin motivare meaning to move. It relates to the concept of making someone eager or willing to do a certain task.

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