motiveras

Motiveras is a Swedish verb form derived from motivera and is used to express that something is being justified or that someone is being moved to act. In formal contexts, motivera means to explain the grounds for a decision, claim, or policy by presenting reasons, evidence, or motives. In a broader sense it can also mean to inspire or stimulate action or effort.

The base form is motivera, a transitive verb. The present tense active is motiverar, as in Förslaget motiverar sitt beslut (the proposal justifies its decision). The present tense passive is motiveras, as in Beslutet motiveras av flera studier (the decision is justified by several studies). Other tenses follow standard patterns: motiverade (past), har motiverat (present perfect), kommer att motivera (future). The participles include motiverad (motivated) and motiverat. Nouns related to the concept include motiv (motive) and motivation (motivation).

Etymology and related terms: Motivera is built from the Swedish noun motiv, meaning motive or reason, and shares lineage with related words in other European languages such as motif and motivate. The concept also intersects with the English term motivation, which has a similar origin.

Usage notes: In legal, political, or academic writing, motivera is commonly used to present justification for decisions, actions, or conclusions. In everyday language it can also mean to provide someone with reasons to act or to inspire them. Examples: Domstolen motiverade sitt beslut med omfattande bevis; Läraren motiverar uppgiften med tydliga instruktioner; Jag motiverar mina ståndpunkter med källor.