motivate
BrE /ˈməʊtɪveɪt/ AmE /ˈmoʊtaɪvet/
verb en → es
past motivated pp motivated ing motivating
to make someone feel determined to do something, especially difficult things
inspirar, motivar, animar a alguien
- motivate somebody to do sth
Collocations motivate employees · motivate students
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The coach motivated the players to win.
El entrenador motivó a los jugadores para ganar.
to make someone want to do something, especially by offering them an incentive or reward
motivar a alguien con algo
- motivate somebody with sth
Collocations motivate someone financially · motivate someone with bonuses
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The company motivates its staff with a good pension scheme.
La empresa motiva a su personal con un buen plan de jubilación.
Phrasal verbs
inspirar a alguien para que haga algo
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The speech motivated the crowd into cheering.
El discurso inspiró a la multitud para que vitoreara.
disuadir a alguien de hacer algo
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The threat motivated the suspect out of confessing.
La amenaza disuadió al sospechoso de confesar.