Motivate (verb)

1. To provide with a reason or incentive for doing something.
2. To give someone the drive or encouragement to do something.
3. To inspire or encourage someone to take action.
4. To stimulate or encourage interest or enthusiasm in something.
5. To give someone a reason or incentive to act in a certain way.

Origin:

Early 19th century: from french motiver or latin motivus "motive", from movere "to move".

Examples:

1. The coach motivated the team.
2. The manager motivated the employees.
3. The teacher motivated the students.
4. The parent motivated the child.
5. The friend motivated the other.