Examples of motivate in a Sentence
No one knows what motivated him to act in such a violent way.
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Resettlement groups motivated by Christian duty At least one person doing resettlement work in Charlotte wants lawmakers to make a greater effort to help refugees.
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Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
But the constant movement within the position should also motivate the Chiefs to keep the position on their radar at the draft, even if not atop the list.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
The specificity of engaging with one particular city motivates some of the best of Mulaney’s work.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Ono’s presence in his life seemingly motivated Lennon to explore new ways of creating music and bring new experiences to his fans.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
But the constant movement within the position should also motivate the Chiefs to keep the position on their radar at the draft, even if not atop the list.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
The specificity of engaging with one particular city motivates some of the best of Mulaney’s work.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Ono’s presence in his life seemingly motivated Lennon to explore new ways of creating music and bring new experiences to his fans.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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 22 Apr. 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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