Examples of motivate in a Sentence
No one knows what motivated him to act in such a violent way.
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And Nick, obviously, was motivated about being the center of attention or being famous.
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
The women, and the opportunities not offered to them, motivates the 17-year-old to pursue a career in nursing that will help bridge inequality gaps in health care.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 20 May 2024
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
The women, and the opportunities not offered to them, motivates the 17-year-old to pursue a career in nursing that will help bridge inequality gaps in health care.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 20 May 2024
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“Motivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motivate. Accessed 28 May. 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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