Definition of motivate
motivated;
motivating
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Examples of motivate in a Sentence
No one knows what motivated him to act in such a violent way.
Recent Examples of motivate from the Web
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But Rakitic believes the pride of representing the smallest country to make the World Cup final in 68 years, with a population of just over four million, will motivate Croatia to create history.
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Critics of the merger argued the quick price jumps demonstrated the concerns that had motivated the Justice Department lawsuit.
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The base-motivating, electrifying pick was right there, in the palm of his hand.
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It is rumoured that Southgate allows his players to watch videos on social media of fan reactions back home after the team have won, which can only motivate the players further.
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At the event, several speakers said donors from the tech industry are motivated more by having an impact than on personal recognition.
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Alex Gardner and Marianna Lennon were the Raiders’ captains, providing leadership and keeping the team motivated.
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When motivating moralism is paired with a pragmatic understanding of the way a system works, there’s the potential for truly positive change.
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His family eventually settled back in Croatia and the Liverpool defender believes a tough upbringing and fierce desire to make the nation of just over four million people proud are key motivating factors.
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First Known Use of motivate
1836
MOTIVATE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of motivate for English Language Learners
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: to give (someone) a reason for doing something
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: to be a reason for (something)
MOTIVATE Defined for Kids
Definition of motivate for Students
motivated;
motivating
: to give or be a reason for doing something
- Prizes motivated him to join the contest.
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of motivate
motivated;
motivating
: to provide with a motive or serve as a motive for
- motivate patients to change unhealthy lifestyles
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