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MOTIVATE

/ˈməʊtɪveɪt/

8 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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Definition of MOTIVATE

verb

To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage.

"The weekly staff meeting was meant to motivate employees."

verb

To animate; to propel; to cause to take action

"He was motivated purely by self-interest."

Antonyms of MOTIVATE

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of MOTIVATE in a Sentence

  • "The weekly staff meeting was meant to motivate employees."
  • "He was motivated purely by self-interest."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
15
points

Is MOTIVATE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, MOTIVATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: MOTIVATE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for MOTIVATE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter motivate Total
Scrabble 31114111 13
WWF 41115111 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MOTIVATE

100 words from the letters in MOTIVATE

How to Use MOTIVATE in Word Games

MOTIVATE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MOTIVATE to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About MOTIVATE

What does MOTIVATE mean?
MOTIVATE is a verb. To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage.
Is MOTIVATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MOTIVATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MOTIVATE worth in Scrabble?
MOTIVATE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from MOTIVATE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in MOTIVATE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.