Impetus and Lure

Impetus

Impetus noun - Something that arouses action or activity.
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Synonyms for Impetus

Lure and impetus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lure" instead a noun "Impetus".

Lure

Lure noun - Something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain.
Usage example: the promise of easy money is always the lure for some people to take up a life of crime

Impetus and lure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impetus" instead a noun "Lure".

Nearby Words: lured, luring

How words are described

similar similar impetus similar lure
initial initial impetus initial lure
single single impetus single lure
obvious obvious impetus obvious lure
Other adjectives: great, greatest, real-life.
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