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impassion

American  
[im-pash-uhn] / ɪmˈpæʃ ən /

verb (used with object)

  1. to fill, or affect strongly, with intense feeling or passion; inflame; excite.


impassion British  
/ ɪmˈpæʃən /

verb

  1. (tr) to arouse the passions of; inflame

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Etymology

Origin of impassion

From the Italian word impassionare, dating back to 1585–95. See im- 1, passion


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“Mrs. Harris,” based on a 1958 Paul Gallico novel, makes the case that painstakingly made-to-measure French haute couture can inspire, impassion and empower.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 8, 2023

Beyond its artificial intelligence charter, however, the lab would have a profound impact on the modern computing industry, helping to impassion a culture of computer and software design.

From New York Times ● Jan. 25, 2016

When he speaks about the subjects that impassion him — including his latest film, Mood Indigo, which premiered in the US in limited release this past weekend — he exudes infectious energy.

From The Verge ● Jul. 21, 2014

Face it, it’s hard to motivate and impassion from the negative.

From Forbes ● Sep. 30, 2011

The bound rage of the uncreated Spirit Whose striving doth impassion us and the world?

From Emblems Of Love by Lascelles Abercrombie

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