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
Verb
  • The constant ping of notifications creates a sense of urgency that fragments your focus and encourages impulsive behavior.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • With heartfelt lyrics and a powerful melody, the song encourages listeners to rise above their struggles and find strength in their beliefs.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of encourages
Verb
  • The influx in estrogen from the growth of those extra eggs also stimulates the thickening of your uterine lining, meaning more tissue then has to come out.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In response, the stomach will release a hormone called gastrin that helps repair tissues but also stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCA).
    Steffini Stalos, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of stimulates
Verb
  • Attend Conferences And Events Attending conferences or other in-person events always inspires me and gives me an influx of new ideas and concepts to discuss with our team and bring to our clients.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Nothing inspires creativity as much as conversations.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of inspires
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impassioning

impassions

impassive

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“Impassions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impassions. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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