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turn on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, form, move)
10
incite(verb, support, move, make, go)
10
provoke(verb, make, set, present, cause)
9
get going(verb, expression, form, make, go)
9
instigate(verb, support, move, make, go)
8
mobilize(verb, move, make, movement, drive)
7
begin(verb, form, make, open, cause)
7
switch on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, form)
6
bring about(verb, expression, phrasal verb, make, go)
6
drive(verb, move, make, go, movement)
6
encourage(verb, make, cause, provoke)
6
kindle(verb, move, make, set, present)
6
spur(verb, move, make, drive, cause)
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goad(verb, support, make, cause)
5
induce(verb, move, make, go, drive)
5
urge(verb, make, go, cause)
4
call up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, movement, drive)
4
cause(verb, move, make, go, advance)
4
ignite(verb, form, raise, connect)
4
launch(verb, form, make, open)
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