# motivates

Pronunciation: say "MOH-ti-vayts" US /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪts/, UK /ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪts/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of motivate. — third-person singular simple present indicative of motivate
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of motivate. Use this form with he, she, it, or one person or thing.
   - _Fear of falling behind motivates her to prepare for every meeting._
   - _The promise of a small reward motivates the children to finish their chores._

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