motivate
Push to act
To motivate is to provide someone with a reason or incentive to act: What motivates you to work so hard?
A motivated person has drive and purpose; an unmotivated one lacks initiative.
You can motivate yourself or others through rewards, fear, inspiration, or necessity.
The noun motivation refers to the underlying reasons or desires that prompt action.
Cause to believe
- urgeStrong inner drive
- promptIncite to action
- spurIncentive or heel device
- coaxPersuade by gentle urging
influence · sway · compel · push · nudge · prod · pressure · cajole
To fill with energy
- vitalizeMake lively again
- activateCause to function
- stimulateProvoke into activity
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
animate · enliven · recharge · refresh · electrify · exhilarate · arouse · awaken
To uphold or sustain
- upliftRaise emotionally or physically
- empowerGrant authority or confidence
- cheerJoyfulness or encouragement
- boostUpward push or increase
nurture · foster · bolster · reinforce · coach · mentor · guide · rally
Strong desire for achievement
- successFavorable outcome attained
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- goalsIntended end results
- dreamsInvoluntary sleep visions
vision · advancement · progress · striving · pursuit · potential · climb · upward
Firmness of purpose
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
self-discipline · focus · commitment · resolve · dedication · resilience · persistence · fortitude
Tiny fiery particle
- igniteStart burning something
- awakenRouse from slumber
- galvanizeStimulate into action
- enthuseExpress eager excitement
stir · touch · influence · muse · visionary · passionate · creative · transformative
Payment for service
- bonusReward beyond expectation
- compensationPayment for services rendered
- benefitAdvantage or gain
- perkEmployment bonus
commission · profit-sharing · prize · recognition · promotion · raise · carrot · inducement
convince
Cause to believe
coax · influence · sway · compel · push · nudge · prod · pressure · cajole · exhort
invigorate
To fill with energy
revitalize · animate · enliven · recharge · refresh · electrify · exhilarate · arouse · awaken · jumpstart
support
To uphold or sustain
- upliftRaise emotionally or physically
- empowerGrant authority or confidence
- cheerJoyfulness or encouragement
boost · nurture · foster · bolster · reinforce · coach · mentor · guide · rally · back
aspiration
Strong desire for achievement
- successFavorable outcome attained
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- goalsIntended end results
dreams · vision · advancement · progress · striving · pursuit · potential · climb · upward · career
determination
Firmness of purpose
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
grit · self-discipline · focus · commitment · resolve · dedication · resilience · persistence · fortitude · steadfastness
spark
Tiny fiery particle
enthuse · stir · touch · influence · muse · visionary · passionate · creative · transformative · enlighten
reward
Payment for service
- bonusReward beyond expectation
- compensationPayment for services rendered
- benefitAdvantage or gain
perk · commission · profit-sharing · prize · recognition · promotion · raise · carrot · inducement · enticement
- encouragementencourage, encouraging, praises, hang in there, supports
- leadership jargonempower, delegate, inspire, visionary, lead by example
- empowerment verbsencourage, uplift, support, inspire, enable
- leadership verbslead, command, direct, manage, supervise
- motivationdrive, inspire, encouragement, determination, ambition
- personal growthlearning, enlightenment, coming-of-age, growth, knowledge
motivatedemotivate
Reduce someone's eagerness
discourage · demoralize · dispirit · dishearten · depress
motivatedissuade
Convince not to
deter · discourage · talk out of · put off · inhibit
- motivational speakerOne who delivers uplifting addresses
- motivational quotesEncouraging phrases for drive
- motivational speechesAddresses meant to inspire
- motivational speechAddress meant to inspire
- motivational posterFramed workplace encouragement art
- motivational speakingDelivering speeches that encourage
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