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Motivate

🔄 Synonyms of "Motivate"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
promptverb	Quick; acting without delay.
inciteverb	(transitive) To call into action.
propelverb	(transitive) To provide an impetus for motion or physical action; to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive or push forward.
moveverb	(intransitive) To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Motivate"

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Word	Definition
inciteverb	(transitive) To call into action.
propelverb	(transitive) To provide an impetus for motion or physical action; to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive or push forward.
promptverb	Quick; acting without delay.
moveverb	(intransitive) To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.
encourageverb	To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
driveverb	To operate a vehicle:
engageverb	(transitive) To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied.
incentivizeverb	(transitive, business, economics) To provide incentives for; to encourage.
induceverb	(transitive) To cause, bring about, lead to.
elicitverb	To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
persuadeverb	(transitive) To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.
stimulateverb	To encourage into action.
convinceverb	To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.
energizeverb	(transitive) To invigorate; to make energetic.
arouseverb	(transitive) To stimulate or induce (feelings); pique.
bringverb	(transitive, ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.
promoteverb	(transitive) To advocate or urge on behalf of (something or someone); to attempt to popularize or sell by means of advertising or publicity.
inspireverb	(transitive) To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.
growverb	(ergative) To become larger, to increase in magnitude.
urgeverb	(transitive) To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.