Impetus


The meaning of the word Impetus is: a force that causes something to be done or to become more active


Examples:

The high crime rate was the impetus for the hiring of one hundred new police officers in our city.

published by Asha on 2021-04-09 00:54:07


Because the new president was once a military commander, he has a great deal of experience being an impetus for change.

published by Carlyn on 2021-07-12 17:53:23


The lack of donations is the impetus causing many non-profit agencies to reduce services offered to the public.

published by Aleisha on 2021-06-26 01:54:51


While my daughter normally hates to do her chores, her desire to earn extra money for a cellphone has become her impetus to be more helpful around the house.

published by Fumiko on 2021-02-27 10:06:31


The threat of my husband coming home is usually the only impetus needed to get my children to quickly clean their rooms.

published by Starr on 2021-03-19 09:26:52


When the dictator began to stockpile nuclear weapons, our government took his actions as an impetus to stockpile our own arms.

published by Harvey on 2021-09-11 16:49:19


In the film, the leading character’s need to rescue his son is the impetus that drives the movie’s plot.

published by Joseph on 2021-05-02 16:48:43


My doctor’s announcement that I had high blood pressure was the impetus that caused me to join a gym.

published by Doretta on 2021-10-14 16:25:45


After the hurricane, the city managers viewed the devastating damage as an impetus to improve barriers between the ocean and the land.

published by Dorie on 2021-05-31 06:54:04


The enzyme acted as an impetus and triggered a chemical reaction within the cell.

published by Tabetha on 2021-01-25 17:21:05


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