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To start up a machine, vehicle, process, etc.

To give new strength, energy or freshness to

To stimulate or trigger something or someone into action or being

To take the first step into something

To help or assist someone

To rouse or goad into feeling or remembering something

A metal bar used to start an engine

Something that arouses activity or energy in someone or something

An advantage over one's peers or competitors

The process or result of starting something, especially a motor vehicle

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Verb

To start up a machine, vehicle, process, etc.

put into motion

put into action

start something operating

set something moving

start something functioning

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“I still managed to kick-start the old machine, and the years melted away as I zoomed around our five-acre property.”

Verb

To give new strength, energy or freshness to

inject new life into

give a shot in the arm to

breathe new life into

change radically

give a shot in the arm

raise from the dead

bring up to code

bring up to date

give new life to

put new heart into

put some spark into

make young again

add some zest to

make someone feel young again

restore vitality to

give face lift to

put new life into

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“I'm hoping you'll be filled with confidence, armed with new ideas, and equipped with the skills to dazzle a new partner, or kick-start an old relationship.”

Verb

To stimulate or trigger something or someone into action or being

breathe new life into

give a shot in the arm to

give a boost to

give new strength to

get going again

put some spark into

give a new lease on life

put new life into

bring back to life

blow away the cobwebs

give a new lease of life to

give the kiss of life to

give new life to

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“There is no need to kick-start the economy by means of expansionary fiscal measures.”

Verb

To take the first step into something

make a start on

bring into being

lay the foundations of

lay the first stone of

bring into existence

start the ball rolling

get off the ground

lay the cornerstone of

sow the seeds of

set the ball rolling

get the ball rolling

come into existence

come into being

get something working

get something functioning

get ball rolling

get cracking on

set the ball rolling on

break the ice on

get one's feet wet

get in operation

raise the curtain

get things rolling

get the show on the road

become apparent

become established

be the cause of

be at the bottom of

be conducive to

be instrumental in

fan the flames of

cause to happen

start ball rolling

get show on road

open the door for

be responsible for

have the effect of

be partly responsible for

oil the wheels of

have as a result

have as a consequence

scratch the surface

cause to appear

start the ball rolling on

address oneself to

get to grips with

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Verb

To help or assist someone

give assistance

give someone a flying start

lend a helping hand

bail someone out

do someone a favour

get stuck in with

do someone a service

pave the way for

get someone out of a tight spot

run interference for

smooth the path of

be of service to

open the door for

give assistance to

give a leg up to

be of assistance

clear a path for

assist the progress of

lend a helping hand to

be a tower of strength to

oil the wheels of

make a pitch for

go down the line for

give a boost to

collaborate with

bale someone out

come to the aid of

smooth the way for

save someone's skin

come to someone's rescue

do one's bit for

do someone a good turn

save someone's bacon

take under one's wing

give support to

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Verb

To rouse or goad into feeling or remembering something

add fuel to fire

light a fire under

put into action

bring into being

call into being

breathe life into

take out of mothballs

breathe new life into

give new life to

give someone a kick

get someone going

put a bomb under

give a shot in the arm

fire the imagination of

give someone a charge

fire the enthusiasm of

fire with enthusiasm

give a shot in the arm to

recover consciousness

regain consciousness

come to one's senses

give a boost to

raise your spirits

anthropomorphize

give shot in arm

stiffen the resolve of

give strength to

build a fire under

raise the spirits

put new life in

give a new lease of life to

fire someone's imagination

act as a incentive to

act as a stimulus to

give courage to

add fuel to the flames

stimulate spiritually

raise the morale of

lift the spirits of

give confidence to

work into lather

whet one's appetite

give new energy to

gear oneself up

make more cheerful

get one started

act as a impetus to

act as a fillip to

act as a spur to

add a little something to

give a bit of zing

keep someone going

see someone through

take your breath away

be a tower of strength to

be a source of strength to

be responsible for

make your head spin

go to your head

put on cloud nine

give one an idea

let the sun shine in

give pleasure to

put on top of the world

take a turn for the better

become cheerful

race one's motor

knock your socks off

make more exciting

give the incentive to

make more lively

let sunshine in

turn someone on

give confidence

lift the morale of

make very happy

give someone great pleasure

give someone a thrill

make someone's spirits soar

put new heart into

have an effect on

have an impact on

put new heart in

put new strength in

tranquillise^UK

commiserate with

sympathize with

give condolences to

express sympathy to

show compassion to

show fellow feeling to

express sympathy

express sympathy for

fan the flames of

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Noun

A metal bar used to start an engine

“Step on the kick-start several times to distribute the oil through the engine.”

Noun

Something that arouses activity or energy in someone or something

shot in the arm

kick up the backside

morale boosting

positive feedback

kick in the pants

restorative drink

boost to the spirits

envigoration^UK

envigorating^UK

invigorating^US

invigoration^US

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“If fermentation fails to begin, give it a kick-start by adding two teaspoons of unpasteurized lactic culture or whey.”

Noun

An advantage over one's peers or competitors

advantageous beginning

advantageous position

ace in the hole

advantageousness

favorable aspect

favourable aspect

appealing aspect

thing in its favour

serviceableness

appropriateness

additional benefit

ace up your sleeve

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Noun

The process or result of starting something, especially a motor vehicle

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