"Motivate" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"motivate" Definition
- [often passive] to be the reason why somebody does something or behaves in a particular way
- to make somebody want to do something, especially something that involves hard work and effort
- motivate something (South African English, formal) to give reasons for something that you have stated
"motivate" Synonyms & Antonyms
"motivate" synonyms:
- inspire,
- stimulate,
- stir,
- arouse,
- enthuse,
- galvanise,
- galvanize,
- impel,
- impress,
- incite,
- influence,
- envigorate,
- invigorate,
- move,
- persuade,
- animate,
- dispose,
- drive,
- encourage
"motivate" antonyms:
- demotivate,
- deter,
- discourage,
- dissuade,
- avert,
- hinder,
- prevent,
- impede,
- obstruct,
- thwart,
- disadvise,
- forfend,
- keep,
- dehort,
- dishearten,
- prohibit,
- stop,
- block,
- divert