210 entries under initiate topic. ×

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inform(verb, encourage, stimulate, excite, boost)
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intensify(verb, bother, disturb, encourage, delight)
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issue(verb, open, leave, establish, create)
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jump(verb, go, open, start, transport)
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kick off(verb, expression, make, open, start)
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lay foundation(verb, expression, open, leave, establish)
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leave(verb, go, open, transport, establish)
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light(verb, open, leave, establish, create)
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make a beginning(verb, expression, idiom, open, leave)
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make up(verb, expression, make, open, cause)
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make waves(verb, expression, disturb, start, encourage)
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mold(verb, make, change, cause, determine)
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mount(verb, make, open, disturb, start)
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muster(verb, make, cause, produce, create)
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pioneer(verb, make, open, start, leave)
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prepare(verb, make, open, develop, cause)
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prevail upon(verb, expression, make, go, drive)
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rabble-rouse(verb, start, influence, provoke, prompt)
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reassure(verb, support, develop, promote, encourage)
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rile(verb, disturb, encourage, stimulate, excite)
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