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set in motion

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  • verb idiomatic to trigger movement, to get going

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • verb get going; give impetus to

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synonyms (47)

Words with the same meaning

  1. actuate
  2. animate
  3. bundle
  4. bundle off
  5. compel
  6. drive
  7. drive on
  8. energize
  9. float
  10. force
  11. forward
  12. foster
  13. galvanize
  14. give a start
  15. give an impetus
  16. give momentum
  17. goad
  18. impel
  19. incite
  20. kick off
  21. launch
  22. mobilize
  23. motivate
  24. move
  25. move to action
  26. nudge
  27. power
  28. promote
  29. propel
  30. push
  31. put in motion
  32. send
  33. send forth
  34. send off
  35. set afloat
  36. set agoing
  37. set going
  38. set on foot
  39. shove
  40. spark
  41. start
  42. start going
  43. start off
  44. start up
  45. stimulate
  46. thrust
  47. whip on

hypernyms (2)

Words that are more generic or abstract

  1. displace
  2. move

hyponyms (1)

Words more specific or concrete

  1. launch

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