Words that rhyme with motivate

Motivate is a 3-syllable word with 40 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are activate, aestivate, aggravate. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of motivate

verb
  1. give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career"

Examples of "motivate" in lyrics

See how motivate is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Must get up to motivate"
    2Mex — Treesun
  • "And I'm trying to motivate"
    Akrobatik — U Got It
  • "We toured through every fort and many thought we couldn't motivate"
    Arsonists — Backdraft

What do these rhymes mean?

activate
put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits" make active or more active
aestivate
sleep during summer; "certain animals estivate"
aggravate
make worse; "This drug aggravates the pain" exasperate or irritate
ate
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
await
look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were expecting a visit from our relatives

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "motivate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like activate, aestivate, aggravate create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "motivate" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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