125 entries under spur topic. ×

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activate(verb, move, make, go, drive)
18
invigorate(verb, get, encourage, raise, stimulate)
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motivate(verb, move, upset, make, get)
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foment(verb, upset, make, work, drive)
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thrill(noun, verb, move, upset, touch)
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goad(verb, upset, make, drive, bother)
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instigate(verb, move, upset, make, go)
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quicken(verb, move, upset, make, get)
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spark(verb, get, drive, touch, start)
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encourage(verb, make, get, drive, cause)
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urge(verb, make, get, go, drive)
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prompt(verb, move, make, go, drive)
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vitalize(verb, touch, promote, encourage, raise)
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exhilarate(verb, get, open, disturb, start)
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pique(verb, move, upset, drive, bother)
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actuate(verb, action, make, go, drive)
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rally(verb, disturb, touch, promote, encourage)
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whip up(verb, expression, present, disturb, touch)
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egg on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, upset)
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induce(verb, move, upset, make, go)
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