motivate

Example Sentences

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Admission: Working out with a personal trainer is the only thing that gets me motivated to exercise regularly and long-term.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, nonfiction authors contemplate a Spanish shipwreck, a racially motivated murder, the origins of great ideas and how laughter can change our lives.

From Los Angeles Times

He was motivated to get one by a family member having had a heart attack.

From BBC

Falling support for China-friendly parties in Taiwan and Beijing's own army purges and slowing economy may also have motivated the drills, he said.

From Barron's

Earlier, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it appears both alleged gunmen were "motivated by Islamic State" ideology.

From BBC