impassions

verb

Definition of impassionsnext
present tense third-person singular of impassion
as in provokes
to rouse to strong feeling or action the obvious intent of the documentary was to impassion viewers to do something about global warming

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  1. encourages
  2. stimulates
  3. inspires
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  • None feels authentic, at least until a messy affair with the unsettling, slightly feral Samuel (Harris Dickinson) encourages her to try out a kind of role-play that’s wholly new.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This annual initiative of the National Association of State Park Directors (composed of 50 state park directors) encourages Americans to explore the network of state parks close to home.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of encourages
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  • Retinol, derived from vitamin A, accelerates cell turnover, smooths fine lines, and stimulates collagen and elastin production.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to reducing your chance of developing chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart disease, exercise stimulates the immune system.
    Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimulates
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  • Structure in a way that best inspires, enables and empowers people to leverage their own and others’ capabilities together in support of the strategy.
    George Bradt, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Through their collaboration, Willis and Merida have created a work that not only celebrates Kamala Harris’s achievements but also inspires readers to see themselves in the story of history being made.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspires
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