(verb)
Definition
to do something bold or drastic in order to begin or improve the performance of something
He has chosen to kick-start the economy by slashing interest rates.
Synonyms
stimulate
I was stimulated to examine my deepest thoughts.
encourage
When things aren't going well, he always encourages me.
prompt
The recession has prompted consumers to cut back on buying cars.
spur
His friend's plight had spurred him into taking part.
provoke
His comments have provoked a shocked reaction.
arouse
His work has aroused intense interest.
rouse
It roused a feeling of rebellion in her.
quicken
Thank you for quickening my spiritual understanding.
incite
He incited his fellow citizens to take revenge.
gee up
get something going
Additional synonyms
in the sense of arouse
Definition
to produce (a reaction, emotion, or response)
His work has aroused intense interest.
Synonyms
stimulate,
encourage,
inspire,
prompt,
spark,
spur,
foster,
provoke,
rouse,
stir up,
inflame,
incite,
instigate,
whip up,
summon up,
whet,
kindle,
foment,
call forth
in the sense of encourage
Definition
to give (someone) the confidence to do something
When things aren't going well, he always encourages me.
Synonyms
inspire,
comfort,
rally,
cheer,
stimulate,
reassure,
animate,
console,
rouse,
hearten,
cheer up,
embolden,
buoy up,
pep up,
boost someone's morale,
give hope to,
buck up (informal),
gee up,
lift the spirits of,
give confidence to,
inspirit
in the sense of incite
Definition
to stir up or provoke to action
He incited his fellow citizens to take revenge.
Synonyms
provoke,
encourage,
drive,
excite,
prompt,
urge,
spur,
stimulate,
set on,
animate,
rouse,
prod,
stir up,
inflame,
instigate,
whip up,
egg on,
goad,
impel,
foment,
put up to,
agitate for or against
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Nearby words ofkick-start
- kick something off
- kick the bucket
- kick-off
- kick-start
- kickback
- kid
- kid yourself
Synonyms of 'kick-start'
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of prompt
Definition
to motivate or cause someone to do something
The recession has prompted consumers to cut back on buying cars.
Synonyms
cause,
move,
inspire,
stimulate,
occasion (formal),
urge,
spur,
provoke,
motivate,
induce,
evoke,
give rise to,
elicit,
incite,
instigate,
impel,
call forth
in the sense of provoke
Definition
to bring about
His comments have provoked a shocked reaction.
Synonyms
rouse,
cause,
produce,
lead to,
move,
fire,
promote,
occasion (formal),
excite,
inspire,
generate,
prompt,
stir,
stimulate,
motivate,
induce,
bring about,
evoke,
give rise to,
precipitate,
elicit,
inflame,
incite,
instigate,
kindle,
foment,
call forth,
draw forth,
bring on or down
in the sense of quicken
Definition
to impart to or receive vigour or enthusiasm
Thank you for quickening my spiritual understanding.
Synonyms
stimulate,
inspire,
arouse,
excite,
strengthen,
revive,
refresh,
activate,
animate,
rouse,
incite,
resuscitate,
energize,
revitalize,
kindle,
galvanize,
invigorate,
reinvigorate,
vitalize,
vivify
in the sense of rouse
It roused a feeling of rebellion in her.
Synonyms
stimulate,
provoke,
arouse,
incite,
instigatein the sense of spur
Definition
to encourage (someone)
His friend's plight had spurred him into taking part.
Synonyms
incite,
drive,
prompt,
press,
urge,
stimulate,
animate,
prod,
prick,
goad,
impel