22
sprout(verb, set, advance, develop, start)
15
grow(verb, end, develop, raise, produce)
14
develop(verb, advance, turn, raise, produce)
12
begin(verb, set, develop, rise, enter)
11
bud(noun, verb, set, start, rise)
10
shoot(verb, advance, turn, raise, produce)
8
originate(verb, set, advance, develop, start)
7
arise(verb, set, advance, develop, start)
7
pullulate(verb, advance, turn, raise, produce)
5
bourgeon(verb, expansion)
5
burgeon(verb, advance, turn, raise, produce)
5
spring(verb, set, end, develop, start)
4
evolve(verb, advance, turn, raise, produce)
4
start(verb, set, rise, begin, appear)
4
thrive(verb, advance, turn, raise, produce)
3
spud
3
vegetate(verb, advance, turn, raise, produce)
3
bloom(verb, grow, flower, flourish, thrive)
3
burst forth(verb, expression, phrasal verb, advance, turn)
3
flourish(verb, advance, turn, raise, produce)
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