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What is another word for Set In Motion? – 121 Set In Motion Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    initiate start begin launch activate trigger spark ignite stimulate motivate propel drive impel instigate commence inaugurate introduce establish found create generate catalyze accelerate energize animate vivify revive resurrect restart revitalize refresh renew regenerate

    Meaning of Set In Motion

    The primary meaning of "Set In Motion" is to cause something to start happening or to become active.

    Definitions

    • To start something moving or happening
    • * To initiate a process or action
    • * To put a plan or idea into effect

    Etymology of Set In Motion

    The phrase "Set In Motion" is derived from the combination of "set" (from Old English "settan", meaning to place or put) and "in motion" (from Latin "motio", meaning movement)
    Historically, the phrase has been used to describe the act of initiating a physical movement or a process, and has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including the starting of a plan, idea, or action

    Example Uses

    • The new policy will set in motion a series of changes to the company's operations
    • * The discovery of the new species set in motion a wave of research and exploration
    • * The announcement of the winner set in motion a celebration that lasted for hours

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    halt stop cease terminate end discontinue suspend delay postpone cancel abort negate nullify revoke rescind reverse hinder obstruct impede block thwart frustrate stall pause interrupt

    Related Nouns

    movement action process plan idea initiative project scheme proposal program policy strategy tactic approach method technique procedure operation campaign effort endeavor

    Related Verbs

    initiate start launch activate trigger stimulate motivate propel drive impel instigate commence inaugurate introduce establish create generate catalyze accelerate energize animate

    Related Adjectives

    initial starting beginning introductory preliminary preparatory activating stimulating motivating propelling driving impelling instigating commencing inaugural creative generative catalytic accelerating energizing animating