MOTIVED Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

motived

verb

past tense of motive

as in motivated

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Buying would’ve been motivated by more emotion than good judgment.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
With no opening date in sight, Wang said she is motivated by a practice emphasized in traditional Chinese culture, where the younger generation shoulders the responsibility of caring for their elders.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of motivated

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The latest launch, inspired by a record-playing bar in Kyoto called Jazz, has been selling out constantly.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
This partnership combines Ortiz’s signature patterns with a unique Cartagena design inspired by Colombia’s landscape and rich biodiversity.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of inspired

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Canning induced much chasing from Rockies hitters, sending a 3-0 lead to the game’s final third.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026
But that was all the damage the Brewers could do in the inning as Webb induced a double-play grounder to escape trouble.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

Definition of induced

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The updates are rolled out automatically, but the user needs to restart the browser for the fixes to be activated.

— Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
However, Daniel Palencia will pitch at Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday and could be activated soon, resuming his closer role.

— Greg Jewett, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of activated

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Forgive me for doubting that Eisen’s advocacy for this case is animated by his concern about ensuring theatrical windows for new releases.

— Chris Wallace, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
This time the wallpaper was digitally animated, made of 1,500 layers, more than three trillion pixels.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026

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