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wake up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, bother, disturb)
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work up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, upset)
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encourage(verb, support, make, force, charge)
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enliven(verb, disturb, encourage, raise, produce)
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foment(verb, work, bother, cause, disturb)
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inspirit(verb, support, go, charge, drive)
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instigate(verb, move, make, go, change)
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invigorate(verb, encourage, raise, stimulate, excite)
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urge(verb, support, make, go, change)
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goad(verb, upset, make, force, drive)
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actuate(verb, action, make, go, force)
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bestir(verb, support, move, charge, disturb)
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quicken(verb, move, upset, make, go)
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raise(verb, advance, increase, touch, start)
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rally(verb, support, disturb, touch, promote)
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turn on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, trouble)
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whip up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, disturb, touch)
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fire up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, upset)
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impel(verb, move, make, go, change)
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whet(verb, support, upset, charge, increase)
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