Motivate \Mo"ti*vate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {-vated}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {-vating}.] [From {Motive}, n.]
To provide with a motive; to move; impel; induce; incite. --
{Mo`ti*va"tion}, n. --William James.
Syn: move, prompt, incite, induce impel, drive.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]