verb as in strong fondness

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motivates, encourages, inspires

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Example Sentences

Example:The teacher’s inspiring words motivate the students to work harder.

Definition:to encourage or inspire someone to do something

From motivates

Example:Positive feedback from the coach encourages the athlete to excel.

Definition:to give confidence, assurance, or support; to inspire someone

From encourages

Example:Her speech inspires her audience to strive for their goals.

Definition:to fill (someone) with hope, enthusiasm, or energetic excitement; to influence (someone) with an idea or a vision; to impress upon someone's mind or feelings

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