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motivate

[moh-tuh-veyt] / ˈmoʊ təˌveɪt /


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Within Wells, investment bankers are more motivated and collaborative across the firm, according to people who work there.

From The Wall Street Journal

The motivating idea was to put the building “in dialogue with Harlem”—its history, its culture, and above all its vibrant urban life.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bonus payments aim to motivate hard workers and inspire them to go the extra mile.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the past, company share prices typically responded very positively to announcements regarding job layoffs if they were motivated by productivity gains or cost savings.

From MarketWatch

The study suggests this climate pattern may have helped motivate people to travel step by step farther east, including to islands such as the Cooks and Tahiti.

From Science Daily