145 entries under spur topic. ×

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inspirit(verb, go, drive, encourage, push)
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pique(verb, drive, cause, disturb, start)
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push(verb, support, make, force, drive)
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quicken(verb, move, make, go, drive)
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set off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, open, cause)
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assist(verb, support, help, develop, promote)
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awaken(verb, present, bother, cause, disturb)
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promote(verb, support, make, help, develop)
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propel(verb, move, make, go, help)
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spark(verb, make, drive, encourage, produce)
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entice(verb, action, produce, provoke, stimulate)
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aid(verb, support, help, develop, promote)
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cheer(verb, encourage, stimulate, excite, prepare)
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coax(verb, action, make, cause, promote)
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exhort(verb, help, force, drive, press)
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fire up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, make)
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foster(verb, support, develop, promote, encourage)
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help(verb, support, encourage, draw, provoke)
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hint(verb, help, cause, start, encourage)
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occasion(verb, make, help, open, develop)
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