Synonyms of jump-starts

jump-starts

verb

present tense third-person singular of jump-start

as in stimulates

to give life, vigor, or spirit to

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stimulates
• stirs
• energizes
• animates
• enlivens
• activates
• arouses
• awakens
• invigorates
• provokes
• electrifies
• quickens
• vitalizes
• inspires
• revives
• drives
• vivifies
• excites
• lifts
• triggers
• propels
• strengthens
• motivates
• cheers
• spikes
• zips (up)
• boosts
• sparks
• fires
• recreates
• rouses
• awakes
• amps (up)
• raises
• livens (up)
• motives
• peps (up)
• braces
• fillips
• moves
• jazzes (up)
• rallies
• resurrects
• refreshes
• gingers (up)
• galvanizes
• charges
• renews
• wakes (up)
• juices up
• impels
• infuses
• actuates
• incites
• reinvigorates
• revitalizes
• fortifies
• foments
• reactivates
• rejuvenates
• instigates
• inflames
• sets off
• reawakens
• rekindles
• resuscitates
• heartens
• regenerates
• ferments
• whips (up)
• kindles
• emboldens
• reenergizes
• buoys
• recharges
• abets
• turns on
• reanimates
• enkindles
• restimulates
• refreshens
• steels
• reawakes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kills
• dampens
• dulls
• deadens
• undermines
• weakens
• wears
• damps
• slows
• inhibits
• saps
• drains
• exhausts
• debilitates
• wearies
• burns out
• wears out
• knocks out
• enervates
• suppresses
• harasses
• restrains
• enfeebles
• does in
• curbs
• washes out
• checks
• fatigues
• quenches
• quells
• discourages
• represses
• stunts
• fags
• kayoes
• demoralizes
• stills
• tuckers (out)
• disheartens
• daunts
• dispirits
• jades

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jump-starts

The application jump-starts a city-approvals process, complete with public hearings, where the City Council would have the final say over what can and can’t be built. —Rose Evans january 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026

Something jump-starts inside her. —Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025

The record-scratch startle that jump-starts the dramatic arc occurs when Eleanor (Squibb) is trying to figure out what to do with herself at a Manhattan Jewish community center after recently relocating from Florida. —Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025

Turn them into a breakfast that jump-starts your day and cuts down on food waste. —Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025