Motivate Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Motivate [moh-tuh-veyt]

VERB

Example

"He motivated the entire class."

"My father always motivated me to go ahead with my startup."

Synonyms

Drive, Incite, Galvanize, Excite, Provoke, Spark, Persuade, Sway, Trigger

Antonyms

Check, Discourage, Dissuade, Halt, Hinder, Prevent, Repress, Retard