Examples of motivate in a Sentence
No one knows what motivated him to act in such a violent way.
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This will not only energize your domestic sphere but also motivate your desire for a stable and secure living space.
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
Both will be motivated by more than a ring in the finals.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
Both will be motivated by more than a ring in the finals.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for motivate
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“Motivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motivate. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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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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