motivate
verb (used with object)
motivates
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present tense formof motivate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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“And if it hurts, hopefully it motivates those who are in power to make sure that when these things come to light, they put a stop to it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
She says it is terrifying how often these attacks are happening to women, but is deeply sceptical of what the anti-immigration groups say motivates them to take to the streets.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
This link between thinking and doing serves a clear function – it motivates us to get the necessities for life.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
“Princess Mononoke” proves that sometimes losing too much motivates us to help nature to regain some ground.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
He looks at the character’s background, what motivates him in the present, what future he imagines for himself.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
