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MOTIVATED
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Provided with a motive or given incentive for action
Example:
a group of politically motivated men
Classified under:
Similar:
actuated (moved to action)
driven; impelled (urged or forced to action through moral pressure)
Also:
intended (resulting from one's intentions)
Antonym:
unmotivated (without motivation)
II. (verb)
Sense 1
Past simple / past participle of the verb motivate
Context examples:
Speaking of taxes, you may be motivated to complete your 2019 taxes and begin to gather your receipts to send to your accountant.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
Mars will zing a golden message to that full moon, so you are likely to enjoy it to the fullest and feel motivated to swing into the new chapter of your life.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
Thanks to Jupiter, called the great planet of good fortune, and also the great healer, you will become more motivated to pay attention to your body’s health and fitness.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
For some time, you’ve had quite a build-up of energy in your home sector, and after February 16, with the entry of Mars in the same area, you will be quite motivated to get started on a home-related plan.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
This is a holdover from December, but you will have a chance in early January to pick up new designer wardrobe items on sale, and you will be motivated to investigate ways to refresh your looks to get ready for birthday time.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
