Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MOTIVATED

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What does MOTIVATED mean?

MOTIVATED verb
  1. To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage.
  2. To animate; to propel; to cause to take action
MOTIVATED adjective
  1. Enthusiastic, especially about striving toward a goal.

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