MOTIVATES Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

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.

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Recent Examples of motivates That the notion of being a more perfect union, not the perfect union, is really what motivates me. — NBC news, 5 July 2026 This type of leader is analytical while also being empathetic, and understands what motivates others. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 In a broader reflection on his career evolution, Johnson explained what motivates him now. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 13 June 2026 Kim said his father Albert also motivates him on the course and academically as a straight-A student. — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 12 June 2026 This is the critical question that motivates hours of Pinterest perusing. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 Understanding the financial spiral that state receivership brings in the event of insolvency motivates me. — Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026 Studies have shown that people with HSAs tend to spend less on healthcare, and such control motivates consumers to demand price transparency and shop for the best value. — Deborah Autor, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026 Boxing tempts him, the business world motivates him and his role as a promoter excites him. — Jorge Ebro may 6, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026

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The adolescent’s ability to use their phone to access social media and continuous news, interact with artificial intelligence and play games often broadens their perspectives and encourages individual creativity.

— Elizabeth Dowdell, Fortune, 15 July 2026
The framework encourages avoiding tobacco, staying physically active, getting sufficient sleep and eating a nutritious diet built around fruits, vegetables, lean protein, nuts, seeds and healthy fats like olive oil.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of encourages

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The play, which won the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize this year, entices on the page despite seeming overstuffed and curiously decentralized.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
In a European women’s football ecosystem that still relies predominantly on the beneficence of men’s football, Kang’s bullishness to put her money where her mouth is naturally entices.

— Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 May 2026

Definition of entices

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The series, which has 57 parts, tells the story of two couples on a double date that descends into chaos after a mysterious figure hacks their personal devices and forces them to reveal their secrets to each other.

— Xochitl Gonzalez, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
In this downward spiral, an unexpected encounter forces him to confront his limits.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 17 July 2026

Definition of forces

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The Chinese variant actually stimulates economic activity as corrupt officials sell the rights to monetize unproductive state assets to private enterprises.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
Ancient techniques include Kobido, a Japanese holistic massage that restores balance and stimulates the muscles through rhythmic tapping and fast hand movements across the face and neck.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Definition of stimulates

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Current through one coil induces a magnetic field in the other, transmitting a data signal.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2026
The case drew widespread attention because Dee Dee was suspected of having Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a form of abuse in which a caregiver exaggerates, fabricates or induces illness in someone under their care.

— Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

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