motivated

• past participle

  past participle

  A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.

  of motivate.
  motivate

  verb (used with object)

  to provide with a motive, or a cause or reason to act; incite; impel.
• past tense form

  past tense

  Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.

  of motivate.
  motivate

  verb (used with object)

  to provide with a motive, or a cause or reason to act; incite; impel.

Example Sentences

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motivated

Sean McVay’s decision to keep two kickers on the roster is partially motivated by the Rams’ playoff chances being in perilous place.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

Attendees came from all over Texas and were motivated far more by Pulido’s celebrity than his candidacy.

From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026

The common denominator has often been tech leaders at helms with enough leverage to dictate such terms to eager investors motivated by FOMO.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

Despite having to make difficult selection decisions, Mourinho has stressed the importance of keeping every member of his squad motivated and ready to contribute.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

It is difficult to prove that preliterate people were motivated by faith rather than economic necessity.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

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