All 3 Uses of
motivate
in
A Thousand Acres
- 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 *motivate = make someone want to do something
- My fears for Ty were motivated by affection.†
p. 32.4motivated = wanting to do something; or made someone want to do something
- My fears for Pete were motivated by dread.†
p. 32.5
Definition:
to make someone want to do something