MOTIVATE
/ˈməʊtɪveɪt/
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of MOTIVATE
To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage.
"The weekly staff meeting was meant to motivate employees."
To animate; to propel; to cause to take action
"He was motivated purely by self-interest."
Examples of MOTIVATE in a Sentence
- "The weekly staff meeting was meant to motivate employees."
- "He was motivated purely by self-interest."
Word Details
Is MOTIVATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MOTIVATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | m | o | t | i | v | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MOTIVATE
100 words from the letters in MOTIVATE
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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.
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