184 entries under initiate topic. ×

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begin(verb, move, make, force, open)
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bring to pass(verb, expression, idiom, form, make)
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excite(verb, get, develop, cause, encourage)
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impel(verb, move, order, make, help)
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influence(noun, verb, make, get, cause)
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introduce(verb, make, open, cause, start)
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lead to(verb, expression, phrasal verb, form, craft)
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set up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, form, make)
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work up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, make, get)
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raise(verb, encourage, irritate, aggravate)
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incite(verb, make, develop, cause, promote)
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instigate(verb, make, help, open, develop)
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start(noun, verb, form, make, open)
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stir(verb, get, cause, start, encourage)
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activate(verb, make, open, cause, start)
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arouse(verb, get, develop, cause, encourage)
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conceive(verb, form, craft, make, cause)
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persuade(verb, move, make, force, cause)
3
set in motion(verb, expression, idiom, make, open)
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stimulate(verb, get, develop, cause, encourage)
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