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MOTIVATES Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word motivates. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word motivates. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for MOTIVATES

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1activates
verbv
2drives
verbv
3encourages
verbv
4energizes
verbv
5fires
verbv
6galvanizes
verbv
7impels
verbv
8incites
verbv
9inspires
verb, adverbv, adv
10instigates
verbv
11kindles
verbv
12propels
verbv
13provokes
verbv
14spurs
verb, nounv, n
15stimulates
verbv
16triggers
verb, nounv, n
17urges
verb, nounv, n
18actuate
verbv
19incite
verbv
20move
verb, nounv, n

Best Hypernyms For MOTIVATES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for motivates, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
cause do make encourages energizes incites inspires provokes spurs stimulates

Alternatives for ACTIVATES

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