Translation of Italian word "motivare" to English
motivare
/motiˈvare/
Meaning
VerbTo provide a reason or justification for an action, or stimulate interest and enthusiasm.
How to use
The Italian verb 'motivare' means 'to motivate, to justify' (To provide a reason or justification for an action, or stimulate interest and enthusiasm). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, to give reasons/justification for a verdict/decision, or inspire and encourage people.
🇬🇧 English
to motivate, to justify
Example
L'allenatore sa esattamente come motivare la squadra prima di una partita decisiva.
The coach knows exactly how to motivate the team before a decisive match.
La commissione d'esame ha dovuto motivare formalmente il rifiuto della candidatura.
The examining committee had to formally justify the rejection of the application.
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- L'allenatore sa esattamente come motivare la squadra prima di una partita decisiva.— The coach knows exactly how to motivate the team before a decisive match.
- La commissione d'esame ha dovuto motivare formalmente il rifiuto della candidatura.— The examining committee had to formally justify the rejection of the application.
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The Italian word "motivare" means "to motivate, to justify" in English.
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