7
raise(verb, present, start, encourage, influence)
7
rally(verb, disturb, encourage, produce, push)
7
waken(verb, bother, cause, disturb, start)
7
whip up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, drive, present)
6
cause(noun, verb, move, make, go)
6
inspirit(verb, go, drive, encourage, push)
6
launch(verb, make, open, develop, start)
6
pique(verb, drive, cause, disturb, start)
6
push(verb, support, make, force, drive)
6
quicken(verb, move, make, go, drive)
6
set off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, open, cause)
5
assist(verb, support, help, develop, promote)
5
awaken(verb, present, bother, cause, disturb)
5
begin(verb, make, open, develop, cause)
5
ferment(verb, motivate)
5
invigorate(verb, encourage, stimulate, excite, boost)
5
plan(verb, start, influence, provoke, prompt)
5
promote(verb, support, make, help, develop)
5
propel(verb, move, make, go, help)
5
spark(verb, make, drive, encourage, produce)
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