Examples of motivate in a Sentence
No one knows what motivated him to act in such a violent way.
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Lynne Silva-Breen, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
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Lynne Silva-Breen, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
That motivated her to start birthFUND, which aims to raise awareness about midwifery and help expectant families access those services.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
Related Articles Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins era was a roaring success despite some fan frustration
Jimmy Butler trade creates ‘bitter’ night as goodbyes yield new era for Warriors
The Warriors expect the mercurial Butler to be committed and motivated with the Warriors.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Simple initiatives—such as celebrating small wins, offering flexible work schedules and recognizing contributions—help employees feel appreciated and motivated.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Motivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motivate. Accessed 21 Feb. 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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