French-English translations for motiver

motivateThe weekly staff meeting was meant to motivate employees.He was motivated purely by self-interest.Steam-motivated pumps are used in manufacturing.
give a reason for

impel
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justify
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Who wishes to justify this request? Qui souhaite motiver la demande? How can you justify spending so much money on clothes?Paying too much for car insurance is not justified.
motive
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What would his motive be for burning down the cottage?No-one could understand why she had hidden the shovel; her motives were obscure at bestIf you listen carefully, you can hear the flutes mimicking the cello motive
move
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Mr Tavares would like to move this request. M. Tavares souhaiterait motiver cette demande. I call Mrs Oomen-Ruijten to move the request. La parole est donnée à Mme Oomen-Ruijten pour motiver la demande. A ship moves rapidly.
provide a motive
warrant
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a warrant of authenticity; a warrant for successan arrest warrant issued by the courtThat tree is going to fall, I’ll warrant