3
warm
2
brighten up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, animate, shine)
2
buck up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, animate, shine)
2
fire(verb, light, flash, animate, shine)
2
floodlight(verb, light, flash, animate, shine)
2
highlight(verb, light, flash, animate, shine)
2
ignite(verb, light, flash, animate, shine)
2
inflame(verb, animate, shine, kindle, illuminate)
2
irradiate(verb, release, light, discharge, issue)
2
kindle(verb, light, flash, animate, shine)
2
madden
2
perk up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, animate, shine)
2
spotlight(verb, light, flash, animate, shine)
2
turn on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, animate, shine)
1
afford(verb, release, discharge, issue, burn)
1
animate(verb, shine, kindle, brighten, illuminate)
1
annoy
1
arouse
1
awake
1
awaken
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