11
set off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, movement)
10
spur(verb, action, make, force, drive)
10
mobilize(verb, move, action, make, movement)
10
spark(verb, drive, touch, encourage, raise)
9
prod(verb, make, force, drive, cause)
9
provoke(verb, make, force, drive, cause)
9
urge(verb, make, get, go, drive)
8
goad(verb, make, force, drive, cause)
8
quicken(verb, action, make, go, drive)
7
galvanize(verb, drive, touch, start, promote)
7
influence(verb, action, make, get, place)
7
start(verb, make, go, drive, run)
6
encourage(verb, make, force, cause, start)
6
force(noun, verb, make, drive, cause)
6
initiate(verb, start, influence, prompt, realize)
6
run(verb, move, go, change, advance)
6
set in motion(verb, expression, idiom, make, movement)
6
thrust(verb, make, drive, push, prompt)
6
trip
6
vitalize(verb, move, touch, promote, raise)
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