motivate
/ˈməʊtɪveɪt/ · /ˈmoʊtɪveɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #3290 in the learning path
激励；激发积极性
Definitions
v. to make someone eager to do something
激励；激发积极性
v. to provide the reason for someone's actions
成为……的动机
Example
Training with a friend motivates me to exercise regularly.
和朋友一起训练能激励我坚持锻炼。
Teachers can motivate students to explore difficult subjects by connecting classroom lessons with everyday experiences.
教师可以把课堂内容与日常经历联系起来，激励学生探索难学的科目。
Collocations
- motivate someone to do something
- highly motivated
- be motivated by
Word family
- motivation (n.)
- motivated (adj.)
- motivating (adj.)
- motivational (adj.)
Synonyms
- inspire
- encourage
Antonyms
- discourage
- demotivate
Usage tip
常用motivate sb to do；by后可接动机。
FAQ
- What does motivate mean?
- to make someone eager to do something to provide the reason for someone's actions
- How is motivate pronounced?
- UK /ˈməʊtɪveɪt/, US /ˈmoʊtɪveɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
