Motivate
Pronunciation : Mo"ti*vate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. -vated; p. pr. & vb. n. -vating.] [From Motive
Part of Speech : n.]
Definition : Defn: To provide with a motive; to move; impel; induce; incite. -- Mo`ti*va"tion (#), n. William James.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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