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impels
8
encourages
7
provokes
6
foments(noun, motivates)
6
stimulates
5
fires(noun, motivates)
5
goads
5
inspires
5
motivates
5
prompts
5
urges
4
abets
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actuates
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arouses
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drives(noun, motivates)
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entices
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excites
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incites
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induces
3
launches(noun, motivates)
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