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incitare — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cheer noun A shout of approval, encouragement, or celebration.
  • galvanize verb To cover something with a layer of metal using an electric current.
  • induce verb To persuade or influence someone to do something.
  • prompt adj Done quickly, without delay.
  • spur noun A spiked device worn on a rider's boot heel to urge a horse forward.

Senses

incitare is used for these senses in English:

  • cheer (ambitransitive) To applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts.
  • galvanize (figurative) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
  • induce (transitive) To cause, bring about, lead to.
  • spur (transitive) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object
  • stir up (transitive) To arouse or excite (passion or action, etc.).

cheer — full definition

  1. noun A shout of approval, encouragement, or celebration.
  2. noun A feeling of happiness or good spirits.
  3. verb To shout in support or approval of someone.
  4. verb To make someone happier, often with "up".

galvanize — full definition

  1. verb To cover something with a layer of metal using an electric current.
  2. verb To cover metal with zinc, using electricity, so that it will not rust.
  3. verb To suddenly push someone into action, as though giving them a jolt.
  4. verb To pass an electric current through something.
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