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Meanings of motivated in English

Provided with a motive or given incentive for action.

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Focusing on the right issues also motivated young people to get involved.
Radio NZ
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Civil society groups say the relocations are motivated by surging land values.
The Guardian
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However, some see the attacks as racially-motivated, despite industry professionals suggesting otherwise.
The South African
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The SDLP said yesterday the attack was clearly co-ordinated and politically motivated.
The Irish Times
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I believe each vote has been motivated by a desire for change.
The Guardian
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Birol said that China's gas growth is motivated by local environmental concerns.
Reuters
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Police say an attempted abduction in central Auckland today was sexually motivated.
Radio NZ
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He examines the intrinsic values we need to feel motivated to work.
Radio NZ
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What they want is good schools, they want qualified and motivated teachers.
The Guardian
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So, international businesses are very motivated to help develop reliable supply sources.
The Guardian
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He denies doing anything illegal and says the case it politically motivated.
Reuters
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The group denied any involvement and said the charges were politically motivated.
Radio NZ
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Thanks to the subtly active vibe you're likely to feel quite motivated.
The South African
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His supporters say it and other cases against him are politically motivated.
Reuters
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Marcus said that information the Abnegation possessed motivated Jeanine's attack on Abnegation.
Insurgent
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Assange's legal team argues that the case against him is politically motivated.
News.com.au
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