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Synonyms for kick-start

Most common

jump-start revitalize US reinvigorate

All synonyms

Verb

1. Jump-start — to make (something) active, functional, or productive again; to reinvigorate (an activity, system, or process)

jump-start, reinvigorate, revitalize US, revitalise UK

Noun

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To make (something) active, functional, or productive again; to reinvigorate (an activity, system, or process).

    To kick start the economy with a large construction project.

  2. n. 1

    A metal bar on a motorcycle used to start its engine.

Related words

Other spellings
kick start kickstart

Forms

Plural
kick-starts → kick-starters…
Past participle
kick-started
e.g. kick-started → jump-started, reinvigorated, revitalized…

Example sentences

  • revitalize Algeria needs to revitalize its transport system.
  • reinvigorate The new coach will reinvigorate the team.

By length

10 letters
revitalize4, revitalise
12 letters
reinvigorate5

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (revitalize4 = 4 syllables).