impetusnoun [ S or U ]
uk/ˈɪm.pɪ.təs/us/ˈɪm.pə.t̬əs/something that encourages a particular activity or makes that activity more energetic or effective:
The recent publicity surrounding homelessness has given (a) fresh impetus to the cause.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Encouraging and urging on
- abet
- barrack for sb
- bring
- bring sb out
- buddy
- cheer
- chin
- egg
- get in there! idiom
- get out of here! idiom
- good/great/lovely stuff! idiom
- goose
- hide your light under a bushel idiom
- invitation
- prepare the ground idiom
- prod
- promote
- promotion
- psych
- shoulder
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