motivate

Synonyms: actuate arouse bring cause dispose draw drive egg on excite fire galvanize give incentive goad goose impel incite incline induce innervate innerve inspire inspirit lead move persuade pique predetermine predispose prevail upon prompt propel provoke quicken rouse set afoot set astir sound spark spur suggest sway touch off trigger whet

Antonyms: depress disconcert discourage dissuade