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remotivate

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /rɪˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

KK: /rɪˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

verb
Definition

To provide someone with motivation again after they have lost it.


Example

After a long break, the coach tried to remotivate the team before the big game.


Tense Forms

Past: remotivated

Past Participle: remotivated


Conversation
Sloth A
I've been feeling really unmotivated lately.
Sloth B
I get that; sometimes you just need a push to get going.
Sloth A
Yeah, I think I need something to remotivate me.
Sloth B
How about we set some goals together? That might help!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
inspire
encourage
stimulate
Antonyms
demotivate
discourage
dissuade
Root Explanation

Remotivate → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "motivate" (from Latin "motivare", meaning to provide a reason or incentive). The word "remotivate" means to provide motivation again or to inspire someone anew.

Memory Tip

Think of giving someone motivation 'again' ('re-') — that's what remotivate means.

Visually Confused Words
motivate
emotive
reactivate
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