Synonyms of jump-start

jump-start

verb

ˈjəmp-ˈstärt 

as in to stimulate

to give life, vigor, or spirit to

an intentionally provocative comment that was supposed to jump-start the discussion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stimulate
• energize
• invigorate
• stir
• arouse
• enliven
• revive
• provoke
• vitalize
• activate
• animate
• electrify
• awaken
• inspire
• quicken
• drive
• vivify
• excite
• strengthen
• lift
• boost
• spark
• jazz (up)
• motivate
• cheer
• propel
• recreate
• trigger
• spike
• zip (up)
• rouse
• fire
• brace
• liven (up)
• raise
• amp (up)
• awake
• motive
• fillip
• charge
• rally
• move
• resurrect
• pep (up)
• juice up
• refresh
• galvanize
• ginger (up)
• wake (up)
• renew
• reinvigorate
• revitalize
• impel
• infuse
• set off
• actuate
• incite
• foment
• rekindle
• rejuvenate
• fortify
• instigate
• reactivate
• resuscitate
• reawaken
• buoy
• regenerate
• ferment
• whip (up)
• recharge
• kindle
• reenergize
• turn on
• inflame
• embolden
• abet
• reanimate
• hearten
• steel
• enflame
• restimulate
• enkindle
• refreshen
• reawake

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kill
• dull
• dampen
• undermine
• deaden
• damp
• weaken
• drain
• wear
• weary
• wear out
• slow
• burn out
• curb
• inhibit
• harass
• restrain
• exhaust
• knock out
• check
• wash out
• debilitate
• suppress
• sap
• fatigue
• enfeeble
• quell
• discourage
• do in
• quench
• stunt
• repress
• enervate
• still
• tucker (out)
• demoralize
• daunt
• fag
• dishearten
• kayo
• jade
• dispirit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jump-start

The big food meltdown After its 2015 merger, Kraft Heinz wanted to jump-start growth by buying rival Unilever, maker of Hellmann's mayonnaise and Ben & Jerry's ice cream. —Alina Selyukh, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025

The study could lead to a universal shot that helps jump-start a patient’s immune system when fighting cancer. —Bret Baier , Amy Munneke, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025

The Baylor pledge jump-started the offense with a 1-yard touchdown sneak less than five minutes before halftime. —Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025

The results skyrocketed Pasquantino into rarefied air and gave him the tools to help jump-start the Royals’ offense. —Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025