The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MOTIVATE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result MOTIVATE
- Encourage work on car that is inclusive of tax
- Initially, many orators talk in vague, ambiguous terms, expecting to inspire
- Partner embraces returning Italian guy to give encouragement
- Encourage to provide Vimto and tea
- Test one against a note prompt
- Prompt check on car — that is to save tax
- Prompt car-check that’s to secure tax
- Prompt one-liner that is about tank
- Prompt move to Vietnam, avoiding north
- Provide inducement for friend to acquire books one and five
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The straight part
We know that "Provide inducement" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case provide inducement = motivate.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MOTIVATE mean?
MOTIVATE verb- To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage.
- To animate; to propel; to cause to take action