29
stimulate(verb, move, make, go, drive)
24
animate(verb, adjective, move, action, make)
24
energize(verb, form, move, make, drive)
21
start(verb, form, make, go, open)
20
rouse(verb, move, make, go, drive)
20
stir(verb, move, drive, start, promote)
18
actuate(verb, action, make, go, movement)
17
arouse(verb, move, make, drive, open)
17
excite(verb, move, make, go, drive)
16
move(verb, make, go, work, drive)
16
quicken(verb, move, make, go, drive)
16
spark(verb, start, encourage, provoke, stimulate)
16
trigger(verb, make, open, cause, start)
14
invigorate(verb, raise, stimulate, boost, stir)
13
awaken(verb, move, set, advance, present)
13
enliven(verb, encourage, raise, provoke, stimulate)
13
prompt(verb, support, move, make, go)
12
inspire(verb, move, make, go, drive)
12
motivate(verb, support, move, make, go)
12
set in motion(verb, expression, idiom, form, make)
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