impassion

verb

im-ˈpa-shən How to pronounce impassion (audio)
Definition of impassionnext
as in to provoke
to rouse to strong feeling or action the obvious intent of the documentary was to impassion viewers to do something about global warming

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Recent Examples of impassion This heated conversation shows how a single issue can impassion voters enough to deny anything good the other candidate has done. — Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, 24 June 2020 Arlington Martin’s Patrick Dunn was impassioned as his athletes competed, visibly hungry, while Allen’s Jerry Best was calm, meticulously thinking. — Peter Scamardo, Dallas News, 22 Feb. 2020 Kaplan’s drink list is part primer, part manifesto, part impassioned scribbled notes. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impassion
  1. provoke
  2. encourage
  3. stimulate
  4. inspire
  5. arouse
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  • Perhaps no pop song of the 2010s provoked so much debate — even from sympathetic listeners.
    — Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The comments provoked a public spat on X between the tech billionaire and several current and retired astronauts.
    — NBC News, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of provoke
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  • On the positive side, the increase in applications from students of color and the growing diversity of the applicant pool are encouraging signs of progress toward more significant equity in higher education.
    — Scott White, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Try to encourage the bird to perch atop a broom or other tall pole and escort it toward an open door.
    — Jessica Boehm, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of encourage
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  • These viral particles continue to multiply or stimulate the immune system in ways that trigger long Covid symptoms.
    — Katie Camero, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
  • On the positive side, home prices often stagnate or decline as demand slows, and the Federal Reserve may lower interest rates to stimulate the economy, making borrowing cheaper.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of stimulate
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  • Are the characters played by Gyllenhaal and Clarke inspired by real people?
    — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025
  • For a great film, and an even better true story behind it, check out some of the best movies inspired by real people that are streaming on Netflix right now.
    — Keith Langston, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of inspire
Verb
  • Life’s inevitable uncertainties instantly arouse your sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight or stress response).
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Johanna’s worldly bearing and otherworldly beauty; the unbearable stirrings of jealousy aroused when her teacher bonds with other students; the deeper bond that forms when Johanne impulsively pays a visit to Johanna’s apartment.
    — Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of arouse

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“Impassion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impassion. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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