motivate

US /ˈmoʊ.t̬ə.veɪt/
UK /ˈmoʊ.t̬ə.veɪt/
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motivieren, antreiben

provide (someone) with a reason for doing something

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He is highly motivated by success.
Er ist stark vom Erfolg motiviert.
What motivates you to work so hard?
Was motiviert dich, so hart zu arbeiten?