motivate
/ˈməʊtɪveɪt/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。
1.1
- 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。
1.2
- 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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