⚡impetus

Meaning

a driving force or stimulus that makes something happen or progress more quickly

The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.

The force or energy with which a body moves; driving force; stimulus.

Example Sentences

The new policy gave fresh impetus to the education reforms.

The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.

The new project gave an impetus to the company's growth.

Synonyms

stimulus, motivation, drive, boost, momentum

Entry 1

stimulus, motivation, drive, boost, momentum

Entry 2

motivation, drive, momentum

Entry 3

motivation, drive, stimulus, momentum

Antonyms

hindrance, obstacle, deterrent, obstruction, discouragement, inertia

Entry 1

hindrance, obstacle, deterrent

Entry 2

hindrance, obstruction, deterrent

Entry 3

discouragement, inertia, hindrance

Collocations

provide impetus, give impetus, create impetus, main impetus