3
supports(verb, aids)
3
urges(verb, motivates)
2
advises(verb, advises)
2
arouses
2
drives(noun, verb, motivates)
2
energizes(verb, motivates)
2
fires(noun, verb, motivates)
2
foments(noun, verb, motivates)
2
gladdens(verb, cheers)
2
goads(verb, motivates)
2
helps(verb, aids)
2
incites
2
instructs(verb, advises)
2
moves(verb, motivates)
2
prods(verb, motivates)
2
provokes(verb, motivates)
2
recommends(verb, advises)
2
relieves(verb, aids)
2
sustains(verb, aids)
1
admonishes(verb, advises)
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