motivate
Example Sentences
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This has helped motivate me, for example, to write that extra client proposal or competitive grant request and to persevere despite rejection and failure, like Frodo, throughout what has felt like a very long career.
Those behind it said they were motivated by pride and patriotism.
From BBC
After finishing second in the nation last season, Chiles is extra motivated.
From Los Angeles Times
“While circular financing deals in the industry have raised some concerns, hyperscale companies have the balance sheet strength and appear highly motivated to invest in compute infrastructure.”
From Barron's
He is motivated by the desire to make each piece worth keeping forever.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
