motivate
verb (used with object)
have been motivating
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present perfect progressiveof motivate.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Along with goalkeeper Ben Wilson, the trio have been motivating presences in the dressing room and on the touchline, highlighting the squad strength and Lampard's people management skills.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
Trout’s uptick in home runs also sparked a narrative that he and Shohei Ohtani have been motivating each other in a little competition to hit the most home runs on the team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2022
The more contagious delta variant, along with vaccine mandates in workplaces, have been motivating more people to seek out vaccinations, Page said.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 4, 2021
