motivates
- present tense form of motivate (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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"Seeing people not have the opportunity to achieve their dreams, that's what motivates and drives me, " she said, echoing an ethos that later became the foundation of the Mobos.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
A happy homeowner, Umansky holds, is the ultimate goal in his line of work, and the satisfaction that comes from helping clients is what motivates him to remain active as a real estate agent.
From MarketWatch ● May 22, 2026
That motivates researchers to work on the most promising candidates, invest in large trials capable of changing medical practice, and drive clinical adoption.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
The idea that you can elect the candidates of your choice is what motivates most people to go to the polls.
From Slate ● May 7, 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
