118 entries under initiate topic. ×

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convince(verb, move, control, make, get)
53
influence(noun, verb, move, control, make)
37
induce(verb, move, control, make, get)
33
urge(verb, move, make, go, change)
32
sway(noun, verb, move, control, make)
28
coax(verb, make, cause, promote, encourage)
23
prompt(verb, move, control, make, get)
22
cajole(verb, make, cause, promote, encourage)
21
prevail upon(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, make)
20
win over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, control)
18
move(verb, control, make, close, go)
17
talk into(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, make)
15
impel(verb, move, make, get, go)
14
wheedle(verb, make, cause, promote, encourage)
12
get(verb, control, make, force, show)
12
press(verb, make, bother, cause, promote)
11
incite(verb, make, go, change, drive)
11
motivate(verb, move, control, make, go)
10
draw(verb, move, make, get, drive)
10
encourage(verb, make, press, cause, start)
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