Antonyms for motivate

Grammar : Verb

Spell : moh-tuh-veyt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmoʊ təˌveɪt

Definition of motivate

Origin : 1863, "to stimulate toward action," from motive + -ate (2); perhaps modeled on French motiver or German motivieren. Related: Motivated; motivating.

verb stimulate, instigate

Example sentences :

These problems may then motivate you to enter individual therapy.
Extract from : « When You Don't Know Where to Turn » by Steven J. Bartlett

He had felt it before, but the feeling was strong enough now to motivate action.
Extract from : « Earthsmith » by Milton Lesser

Any sort of desire or need, left unsatisfied in the day, may motivate a dream.
Extract from : « Psychology » by Robert S. Woodworth

The essential thing about value is that it motivate our conduct.
Extract from : « Social Value » by B. M. Anderson

Again, the competitive impulse can often be used to motivate drill.
Extract from : « How to Teach Religion » by George Herbert Betts

This is needed to motivate effort and insure right impressions.
Extract from : « How to Teach Religion » by George Herbert Betts

Such a case appeals to us especially fitted to motivate the creation of projection formations.
Extract from : « Totem and Taboo » by Sigmund Freud

The principle of a law absolutely binding, requires the complete expulsion of the claim of desires to motivate action.
Extract from : « Ethics » by John Dewey and James Hayden Tufts

There is no call upon the commonwealth to motivate for the commission of crime, through pyramiding upon clemency that is spurned.
Extract from : « Criminal Types » by V. M. Masten

The emphasis is put on positive wants, as causes which guide and motivate industry.
Extract from : « The Value of Money » by Benjamin M. Anderson, Jr.

Synonyms for motivate

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