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impulsiona

[ĩ.pul.si.ˈo.nɐ]
verb
drives, propels, impels
1. to give an impulse or momentum to something; to push forward
The engine impels the boat forward.
O motor impulsiona o barco para frente.
2. to motivate or encourage someone to act; to spur on
Her ambition impels her to work harder.
Sua ambição a impulsiona a trabalhar mais.
3. to advance or promote a cause, project, or initiative
The new policy impels economic growth.
A nova política impulsiona o crescimento econômico.
Synonyms
propelemoveestimulamotivaincentivapromoveimpulsa
Antonyms
retémdetémdesestimuladesanimafreia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
impulsiona
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
impulsiona
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

impulsiona para frente
impulsiona o crescimento
impulsiona a inovação
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