3
motivate(verb, make, open, cause, start)
3
occasion(verb, form, craft, make, open)
3
ordain(verb, charge, open, start, establish)
3
perform(verb, form, craft, make, cause)
3
precipitate(verb, make, cause, start, produce)
3
proceed(verb, open, start, continue, assume)
3
prompt(verb, make, cause, start, encourage)
3
qualify(verb, support, prepare, base, build)
3
rouse(verb, open, start, encourage, leave)
3
set out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, go, accept)
3
stir(verb, start, encourage, produce, stimulate)
3
switch on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, form, start)
3
take on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, accept, open)
3
take the lead(verb, expression, idiom)
3
take the plunge(verb, expression, idiom, accept, open)
3
trainee
2
accustom(verb, gentle, train, tame)
2
actualize(verb, form, make, open, start)
2
advance(verb, raise, suggest, mention)
2
attempt(verb, attack, accept, start, try)
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