Educational Motivation

verb to persuade someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument

• The salesperson tried to convince the customer to upgrade to the premium package.
• I'm trying to convince my friend to come to the party with me.
• She managed to convince her parents to let her stay out past curfew.
• The evidence presented in court was enough to convince the jury of his guilt.

adjective having or characterized by desire; wanting or wishing for something

• The young couple was desirous of starting a family as soon as possible.
• She was desirous of getting a promotion at work.
• He was desirous of scoring tickets to the concert.
• The artist was desirous of capturing the essence of nature in his paintings.

verb past tense of inspire

adjective filling someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something

• The artist's latest masterpiece was inspired by the works of the Renaissance masters.
• I was inspired to start my own business after watching a TED talk on entrepreneurship.
• That new song is so fire, it really inspired me to start writing my own music.
• The team's underdog victory inspired a sense of hope and determination in their fans.

verb to convince someone to do something through reasoning or argument

• The salesperson used logical arguments to persuade the client to purchase the product.
• I tried to persuade my friend to come to the party with me.
• I'm gonna try to persuade my parents to let me stay out later tonight.
• The artist's painting was able to persuade viewers to see the world in a different light.