11
galvanize(verb, start, promote, encourage, raise)
11
impel(verb, support, move, make, go)
11
initiate(verb, form, make, open, cause)
11
inspirit(verb, go, encourage, raise, transport)
11
set off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, movement, start)
11
turn on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, form, move)
11
vitalize(verb, promote, encourage, raise, provoke)
10
fire(verb, encourage, provoke, stimulate, excite)
10
incite(verb, support, move, make, go)
10
provoke(verb, make, set, present, cause)
10
waken
9
get going(verb, expression, form, make, go)
9
instigate(verb, support, move, make, go)
8
mobilize(verb, move, make, movement, drive)
8
prod(verb, support, make, cause, hit)
8
revive(verb, promote, raise, stimulate, excite)
8
trip
7
begin(verb, form, make, open, cause)
7
switch on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, form, start)
7
touch off(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
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