commove

verb

Definition of commovenext
as in to stimulate

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  1. stimulate
  2. uplift
  3. inspire
  4. excite
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  • By stimulating job creation, attracting investment and fostering innovation, these events contribute to broader economic growth.
    Mostofa Shakib, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • For example, evidence now suggests that tariffs imposed in 2018 to reduce steel imports did little to stimulate domestic production but left downstream consumers with higher prices.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of stimulate
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  • Watch on Deadline Erivo launched Edith’s Daughter in 2020 with the mission of making content that uplifts, normalizes and expresses the beauty of people who are often overlooked and underrepresented.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Last week, Harris announced a proposal focused on uplifting Latinos, which included eliminating unnecessary degree requirements for federal jobs, offering forgivable loans of up to $20,000 to entrepreneurs and increasing Latino homeownership.
    Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of uplift
Verb
  • New patterns, inspired by Minassian’s own work, include large-scale rhythmic motifs that reflect his belief in creating versatile, impactful pieces suitable for any space.
    Sofia Celeste, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The realization inspires him to travel to New York to find his birth father.
    Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of inspire
Verb
  • Your business should excite your customers, frustrate your competitors and animate and motivate your people.
    Jeffrey Russell, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The game ended with a Dodgers team excited by the two-games-to-none lead.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of excite
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“Commove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commove. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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