128 entries under initiate topic. ×

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rise(verb, set, open, develop, start)
7
set up(verb, expression, make, open, start)
6
take on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, accept, open)
6
set in motion(verb, expression, idiom, form, make)
6
spring(verb, set, open, develop, start)
5
create(verb, form, make, open, start)
4
appear(verb, set, open, develop, start)
4
attempt(verb, accept, start, manage, try)
4
issue(verb, open, develop, start, leave)
3
activate(verb, form, make, open, start)
3
come into being(verb, expression, idiom, open, develop)
3
contract(verb, accept, start, try, assume)
3
depart(verb, open, start, pass, leave)
3
embark upon(verb, expression, open, start)
3
engender(verb, open, leave, establish, create)
3
induct(verb, open, start, establish, create)
3
pitch in(verb, expression, help, attack, accept)
3
tackle(verb, help, attack, accept, open)
2
break the ice(verb, expression, idiom, make, open)
2
commit oneself(verb, expression, accept, open, start)
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