148 entries under spur topic. ×

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stir up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, present, touch)
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work up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, upset)
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quicken(verb, move, upset, make, get)
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trigger(verb, make, get, open, cause)
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prime(verb, cause, start, fit, stimulate)
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agitate(verb, go, touch, encourage, raise)
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awaken(verb, advance, present, cause, touch)
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coax(verb, make, cause, promote, encourage)
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electrify(verb, cause, touch, start, raise)
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foster(verb, set, encourage, aid, provoke)
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occasion(verb, make, get, help, open)
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vitalize(verb, touch, promote, encourage, raise)
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enliven(verb, get, encourage, provoke, stimulate)
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fire up(verb, expression, move, upset, make)
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perk(verb, support, encourage, provoke, excite)
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promote(verb, make, place, set, cause)
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abet(verb, make, present, cause, touch)
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browbeat(verb, make, press, encourage, speed)
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bulldoze(verb, make, force, press, cause)
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call forth(verb, expression, help, cause, start)
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