Motivar
Example: Os professores querem motivar os alunos a estudar mais.
Definition
"Motivar" means to stimulate or encourage someone to take action or to feel enthusiasm, especially in a context like teachers wanting to motivate students to study more. It involves providing reasons or incentives that lead to increased effort or interest.
Etymology
The word "motivar" comes from the Latin verb 'motivare,' which means to move or set in motion. It is related to 'motus,' meaning movement. Did you know? The term originally implied causing movement, but over time it evolved to mean inspiring mental or emotional movement.
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