Definition and Synonyms for Motivate

Definition of Motivate

motivation
Noun
derivation
3
1. the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
2. the act of motivating; providing incentive
3. the condition of being motivated
motivator
Noun
derivation
1
1. a positive motivational influence
motive
Noun
derivation
1
1. the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
motivative
Adjective Satellite
derivation
1
1. impelling to action

Words Rhyme with motivate

Etymology for motivate