verb
motivera
motivate
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Definition & meaning
- To motivate or encourage someone to act or make an effort.
- To justify or explain a decision, opinion or action by giving reasons.
Grammar & Word origin
Motivera is a verb: motivera – motiverar – motiverade – motiverat.
It comes from the French motiver, related to motif: a reason or motive.
Synonyms & antonyms
- uppmuntra — to encourage; emphasizes giving support rather than creating motivation.
- inspirera — to inspire; suggests awakening enthusiasm or ideas.
- rättfärdiga — to justify; emphasizes showing that something is right or defensible.
- förklara — to explain; broader than giving reasons to justify something.
- avskräcka — to discourage or deter, an opposite of motivating someone to act.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Läraren vill motivera oss i skolan.verb
The teacher wants to motivate us in school.
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