Examples of motivate in a Sentence
No one knows what motivated him to act in such a violent way.
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In 2010, Rich entered the energy sector, motivated by the tax advantages and profit potential of oil and gas investments.
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Rich Tabaka, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Desir was motivated to join the wrestling team at Forest Hill beginning in her freshman season after watching Instagram reels online.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Trump and his allies have been demanding changes to voter rules and requirements for years, motivated at least in part by the outcome of the 2020 election and some of the false claims that Trump won that contest.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Although the job is demanding and dangerous, the team is motivated by their love for their community and for elephants.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
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Rich Tabaka, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Desir was motivated to join the wrestling team at Forest Hill beginning in her freshman season after watching Instagram reels online.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Trump and his allies have been demanding changes to voter rules and requirements for years, motivated at least in part by the outcome of the 2020 election and some of the false claims that Trump won that contest.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Although the job is demanding and dangerous, the team is motivated by their love for their community and for elephants.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Motivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motivate. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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motivate
verb
mo·ti·vate
ˈmōt-ə-ˌvāt 
motivated; motivating
: to provide with a reason for doing something : induce
Medical Definition
motivate
transitive verb
mo·ti·vate
ˈmōt-ə-ˌvāt
motivated; motivating
: to provide with a motive or serve as a motive for
motivate patients to change unhealthy lifestyles
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