commove

verb

Definition of commovenext
as in to stimulate

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  1. stimulate
  2. uplift
  3. inspire
  4. excite
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  • The formula includes collagen-stimulating copper peptides and Matrixyl 3000 (a gentle retinol alternative) to quite-literally make the skin age in reverse.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • The process involved suctioning the newborn's airway and stimulating him.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of stimulate
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  • The Christian Science Monitor was founded in 1908 to lift the standard of journalism and uplift humanity.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 July 2026
  • That includes delicious deals across lots of furniture and home decor, including bedroom pieces, outdoor gems, and ceramics to uplift any area of your home.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
Definition of uplift
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  • Last night’s rude wakeup call inspires you to make some changes today!
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • These 15 mountain towns in California offer contemporary amenities amid the beautiful landscapes that inspired one of nature’s most fervent champions.
    — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Definition of inspire
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  • Levine Cava hopes that the Tropical Park time capsule and America 250 monument get tricentennial Miami residents excited in 2076.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • Getting excited by watching travel vlogs helps redirect my fear into something positive.
    — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of excite
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“Commove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commove. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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