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give impetus

VERB

inspire

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affect animate arouse cause embolden excite galvanize get hearten impress influence instill motivate produce provoke spark spur stir sway touch trigger

STRONG

carry commove elate endue enkindle enliven exalt exhilarate imbue infect inflame inform infuse inspirit invigorate occasion quicken reassure strike urge

WEAK

be responsible for fire up give one an idea give rise to set up start off work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore calm deaden depress discourage dissuade halt leave alone lull please quiet stop

STRONG

dishearten dull enervate lose

Example Sentences

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However, the prospect of further falls could give impetus to lenders to cut their rates for new borrowers.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2025

And he reiterated Russia’s call for a meeting with the Arab League and neighboring countries to give impetus to long-stalled talks.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2023

Such a wild smashing scene would ordinarily be saved for a climax, but here it is presented to give impetus to the whole unfoldment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2023

This legislation, long overdue, should give impetus to other state governments, philanthropists, community organizations and any group that wants to protect and preserve these important windows into African American history and culture.

From Washington Post • May 19, 2017

The rope which tethered him hung slack, and this enabled the stallion to give impetus to his backward leap.

From Alcatraz by Brand, Max

give impetus

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