2
embark(verb, meet, accept, open, start)
2
engender(verb, make, open, cause, promote)
2
establish(verb, form, make, open, start)
2
foment(verb, make, drive, prompt, urge)
2
found(verb, make, open, start, leave)
2
go ahead(verb, expression, phrasal verb, make, get)
2
go into(verb, expression, phrasal verb, make, accept)
2
goad(verb, make, drive, prompt, urge)
2
introduce(verb, form, make, open, cause)
2
make(verb, drive, open, cause, start)
2
nudge(verb, move, drive, thrust, shove)
2
precipitate(verb, make, cause, start, produce)
2
promote(verb, make, cause, encourage, produce)
2
put in motion(verb, expression, idiom, movement, prepare)
2
raise
2
rouse(verb, open, start, leave, establish)
2
send forth(verb, expression, phrasal verb, drive, discharge)
2
send off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, drive, discharge)
2
set about(verb, expression, phrasal verb, make, accept)
2
set afloat(verb, expression, drive, discharge, fire)
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