impetus

The word “impetus” has 3 syllables: im-pe-tus

It's pronounced as /ˈɪmpɪtəs/

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In the thesaurus, “impetus” has 35 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

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Synonyms for impetus

noun
1. Something that impels; a stimulating factor.
2. A force, either internal or external, that impels; an impulse.
3. The force or energy associated with a moving body; a stimulus.
4. An activity in response to a stimulus.

The new government policy gave fresh impetus to the economy.
His injury provided the impetus for him to pursue a different career path.
The discovery served as an impetus for further research in the field.
She felt a sudden impetus to start her own business after attending the seminar.
The coach's speech gave the team the necessary impetus to win the game.

On this page you'll find 41 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impetus, such as: antecedent, block, boost, catalyst, catalyzer, cause, check.

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