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impels(verb, motivates)
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encourages(verb, motivates)
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provokes(verb, motivates)
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foments(noun, verb, motivates)
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stimulates(verb, motivates)
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fires(noun, verb, motivates)
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goads(verb, motivates)
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inspires(verb, motivates)
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motivates(verb, motivates)
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prompts(verb, motivates)
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urges(verb, motivates)
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abets
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actuates
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arouses
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drives(noun, verb, motivates)
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entices(verb, motivates)
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excites
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incites
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induces(verb, motivates)
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launches(noun, verb, motivates)
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