Synonyms of motivates

motivates

verb

present tense third-person singular of motivate

as in encourages

to rouse to action or activity

The presence of treats motivated the dogs to obey their owner's commands.

They drove a campaign to motivate voters to show up to the polls.

Related Words

• encourages
• entices
• forces
• persuades
• inspires
• stimulates
• induces
• provokes
• excites
• incites
• drives
• spurs
• energizes
• arouses
• propels
• stirs
• motives
• activates
• animates
• instigates
• galvanizes
• impels
• moves
• piques
• sparks
• fires (up)
• quickens
• vitalizes
• keys (up)
• lures
• tempts
• sets off
• seduces
• impassions
• bribes
• revs (up)
• gets
• ignites
• allures
• triggers
• leads on
• goads
• beguiles
• fans
• inflames
• baits
• pumps up
• annoys
• kindles
• irritates
• aggravates
• foments
• abets
• bothers
• exasperates
• angers
• enrages
• whips (up)
• vexes
• ferments
• raises
• upsets
• maddens
• galls

Dissimilar Words

• calms
• soothes
• subdues
• appeases
• placates
• pacifies
• tranquilizes
• mollifies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of motivates

And there is nothing that motivates politicians, primarily members of Congress more, than hearing firsthand face-to-face concerns from their constituents in their districts. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

Kelce also had high praise for Chiefs fans and said the energy inside Arrowhead Stadium is what motivates him during practices. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

That must come from leaders who know their people, understand what motivates them and recognize contributions in ways that feel genuine, relevant and personal. — Candy Fernandez, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

That could change if the Emmy wins give the process new momentum and motivates all sides to find a winning series format. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Affordability also motivates votes Affordability was also top of mind for Lisa Bennett, who works in environmental health and safety at the Rhode Island School of Design. — Whitman Littlefield, The Providence Journal, 9 Sep. 2026

Plastered across the top of Jeff Bezos’ social media accounts is a history lesson that clearly motivates him. — Simon Hughes, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Happen Bank motivates its depositors with a 4% base annual percentage yield for savings accounts with more than $250 in average monthly deposits and offers 2% back for on-time loan payments for checking accounts. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Elsewhere in his conversation with PEOPLE, 50 Cent reflected on what motivates his success after decades in the entertainment industry. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026