motivate

motivate
verb
[with obj.]
  1. provide (someone) with a motive for doing something
    使(人)产生动机
    he was primarily motivated by the desire for profit.
    他主要是受对利益的渴望所驱使。
    ■stimulate (someone's) interest in or enthusiasm for doing something
    激发(某人的)积极性
    it is the teacher's job to motivate the child at school.
    教师的任务是激发在校孩子的积极性。
    ■(S. African)request (something) and present facts and arguments in support of one's request
    (南非)申请
    he said he would motivate funds to upgrade the food stalls.
    他说他要申请资金以便提升食品摊的品级。
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motivator
noun
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