5
drives(noun, verb, causes, compels)
5
encourages(verb, aids)
5
inspires(verb, causes)
5
provokes(verb, causes)
5
stimulates(verb, compels)
4
causes(noun, verb, causes, compels)
4
goads(verb, compels)
4
impels(verb, compels)
4
incites(verb, compels)
4
induces(verb, causes)
4
instigates(noun, verb)
4
prompts
3
acts(noun, verb, causes)
3
affects(verb, influences)
3
energizes
3
foments(verb, compels)
3
propels(verb, compels)
3
pushes(verb, compels)
3
urges(verb, compels)
2
actuates
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