incites

verb

Definition of incitesnext
present tense third-person singular of incite
1
as in provokes
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being the rock band's failure to show up incited a riot, as the crowd had waited for hours

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2
as in encourages
to rouse to strong feeling or action the demagogue's fiery rant incited the crowd to riot

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  1. promotes
  2. encourages
  3. stimulates
  4. inspires
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  • Company leaders would benefit from understanding that developing EQ skills, such as empathy, self-awareness, decision-making and providing feedback, not only promotes the well-being of the employees, but also directly impacts productivity and the bottom line.
    Forbes, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Illinois Venturing to Chicago for holiday cheer is ideal as the city’s design promotes walkability and convenience.
    Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of promotes
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  • None feels authentic, at least until a messy affair with the unsettling, slightly feral Samuel (Harris Dickinson) encourages her to try out a kind of role-play that’s wholly new.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This annual initiative of the National Association of State Park Directors (composed of 50 state park directors) encourages Americans to explore the network of state parks close to home.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of encourages
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  • Retinol, derived from vitamin A, accelerates cell turnover, smooths fine lines, and stimulates collagen and elastin production.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to reducing your chance of developing chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart disease, exercise stimulates the immune system.
    Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimulates
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  • Structure in a way that best inspires, enables and empowers people to leverage their own and others’ capabilities together in support of the strategy.
    George Bradt, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Through their collaboration, Willis and Merida have created a work that not only celebrates Kamala Harris’s achievements but also inspires readers to see themselves in the story of history being made.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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