5
drives(noun, verb, motivates, propels, compels)
5
impels(verb, motivates, propels, compels)
5
prods(noun, verb, motivates, propels)
5
stimulates(verb, motivates, compels)
5
urges(verb, motivates, compels)
4
incites(verb, compels)
4
motivates(verb, motivates, compels)
4
pushes(verb, motivates, propels, compels)
3
encourages(verb, motivates)
3
foments(noun, verb, motivates, compels)
3
instigates(noun, verb, motivates)
3
prompts(verb, motivates)
3
propels(verb, motivates, propels, compels)
3
provokes(verb, motivates)
2
arouses
2
catapults(verb, motivates, propels)
2
compels(verb, propels, compels)
2
fires(verb, motivates, propels)
2
flings(verb, motivates, propels)
2
forces(noun, verb, motivates)
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