motivate
Example Sentences
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There’s something motivating about coming to the land of trying for success versus being at home, where we’re just happy with our insurance and our healthcare.
From Los Angeles Times
"That motivates broader investigations not only at Barry Arm, but also at other sites in southern Alaska where similar hazards exist."
From Science Daily
Demonstrations forced Ne Win's resignation, but Myanmar's military chain of command continued to Min Aung Hlaing, also rumoured to be motivated by superstition.
From Barron's
Delivery apps also have various mechanisms to motivate workers, though in many cases the features only add stress.
Even the academics who are not motivated by money find industry opportunities hard to resist.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.