motivate
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Then there was the Hollywood fear factor to motivate him.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Earnings from these “Magnificent Seven” companies may be enough to move the stock market, but it’s yet to be seen whether they’ll be enough to motivate retail investors.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
He would also hold two moonshot pay packages, which corporate-governance experts warn could motivate him to devote most of his time and energy to whichever seems most likely to pay off.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is known for his innovative - often unorthodox - methods to motivate his players.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Miss Page said all she wanted to do was motivate her students to do their homework.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
Vocabulary lists containing motivate
List 5
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
NAEP Test Words
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Mother's Day Words: What Mothers Do
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
