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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  • The move stimulated the private sector and accelerated the deployment of EV infrastructure, Vesser said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Issagholyan built out a 24-session plan to course-correct, involving twice weekly visits in which I would be chiropractically adjusted, my jaw cold-lasered to promote cellular regeneration and my back muscles stimulated by electrodes.
    — Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of stimulate
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  • Suzie Schneider Sequim, Washington The Christian Science Monitor was founded in 1908 to lift the standard of journalism and uplift humanity.
    — Monitor Reader, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Siddiq puts out multiple specials a year on YouTube, to millions of views, while helping to uplift up-and-coming comics as an executive producer and distributor for their specials.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of uplift
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  • The $398 Very Sexy Shine Fantasy Bra is a separate retail version inspired by that runway piece.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Rogers encouraged attendees at the tour bus launch to inspire others to vote, too, with a story about a Detroit resident.
    — Elle Meyers, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspire
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  • Tonight’s Venus cazimi could clarify which connections or future plans still genuinely excite you.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The neighborhood Saúl Canal, the hotel’s general manager, has arrived at Serras Sevilla excited not only to manage the property but also to introduce the city to his guests.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of excite
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“Commove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commove. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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