give impulse

VERB

begin

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commence create do establish found go ahead go into inaugurate initiate introduce launch lead make open prepare produce set up start undertake

STRONG

activate actualize cause drive effect eventuate generate impel induce instigate institute motivate mount occasion originate trigger

WEAK

break ground break the ice bring about bring to pass embark on enter on enter upon get going give birth to lay foundation for make active plunge into set about set in motion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease close conclude destroy end fail finish halt ignore lose neglect ruin stop

STRONG

check discourage dissuade prevent repress

WEAK

complete consummate die

Example Sentences

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Rousseff thanked Lula and promised dialogue and political reform to fight corruption and give impulse to economic growth.

From Washington Post

The rational will, which is the educated will, should give impulse and guidance to all our thinking, loving, and doing.

From Education and the Higher Life by Spalding, J. L.

How can it give impulse to matter, how set it in motion?

From The System of Nature, Volume 2 by Holbach, Paul Henri Thiry, baron d'

They see what is possible, outline projects, and give impulse, while the people do the work.

From Education and the Higher Life by Spalding, J. L.

Woman's splendidly accomplished successes as seen at the World's Fair give impulse to her efforts in every line.

From Final Report of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission by Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission

give impulse

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