Synonyms for impetus
ˈɪm pɪ təsim·pe·tus

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1. drift, impetus, impulsionnoun

   a force that moves something along

   Synonyms:
   trend, movement, heading, purport, impulsion, gallery, impulse, drift

2. impulse, impulsion, impetusnoun

   the act of applying force suddenly

   "the impulse knocked him over"

   Synonyms:
   pulsing, whim, nerve impulse, nervous impulse, momentum, urge, drift, impulsion, caprice, pulse, neural impulse, impulse, pulsation

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1. • Drive
   • Force

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1. impetusnoun

   Synonyms:
   momentum

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1. impetusnoun

   Synonyms:
   momentum, force, impulse, incentive

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1. List of paraphrases for "impetus":

   momentum, impulse, boost, stimulus, pulse, incentive, push, élan, thrust, drive, dynamic, dynamism, fillip, elk, motivation

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How to use impetus in a sentence?

1. Nic Eliades:

   The UK's success has certainly inspired us and given us an impetus to move forward.

2. Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius:

   The idea would be to invite (leaders) to give some political impetus right at the beginning.

3. Donna Hoffman:

   The impetus to become more presidential is coming from some of the elite organs of the GOP, but he got to where he is today because of his persona, to continue this way will keep him alienated from the party, but to change means his supporters will question his authenticity.

4. Doug Boucher:

   The impetus to set up a global trading market has been flagging over the last few years, if I were to place a bet, it probably won't happen.

5. Sakib Sherani:

   It will give a significant impetus to already elevated price pressures in the economy.