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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  • Lower interest rates typically stimulate economic activity, drive up corporate profits and lift the value of forward-looking assets like stocks and cryptocurrencies.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Editor’s tip: The formula’s camellia sinensis leaf extract (green tea extract) also stimulates hair follicles, combats oxidative stress, and makes brows less prone to breakage.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimulate
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  • As a native of Honduras, Walter is deeply committed to his goal of becoming an electrician, using his skills to uplift both his family and community.
    Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Music not only uplifts spirits but also enhances mental and physical well-being, allowing many community members to enjoy a richer quality of life.
    Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of uplift
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  • Listening to all the ways my clients and colleagues were leveraging AI tools, I became inspired by the possibilities.
    Melanie Borden, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The logo shows a woman, inspired by her maternal grandmother Maria, with a rose adorning her hair — symbolizing her paternal grandmother Rosa — and her hair in a braid.
    Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspire
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  • Back to the present, what excites you most about creating nail art?
    Sarah Y. Wu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • We are excited by DAZN’s commitment to the Australian market.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of excite
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“Commove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commove. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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