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Definition
to make someone want to do something
- My fears for Ty were motivated by affection.p. 32.4
- For example, when I used to think about exercise as aerobic conditioning or muscle strengthening, I found it very difficult to motivate myself to do it.p. 29.5
- My fears for Pete were motivated by dread.p. 32.5
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