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motivieren — meaning in English

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English meaning

actuate verb To switch something on or set it moving.
motivate verb To give someone a reason or incentive to act; to inspire them into action.

Senses

motivieren is used for these senses in English:

actuate (transitive) To incite to action; to motivate.
motivate (transitive) To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage; to actuate.

actuate — full definition

verb To switch something on or set it moving.
verb To drive someone to act, or give them a reason to.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

aktivieren in Gang setzen anstacheln antreiben bewegen