515 entries under verb topic. ×

2
stir(move, drive, start, produce)
2
take the plunge(expression, idiom, accept, open)
2
undertake(make, accept, open, start)
1
abet(make, cause, promote, encourage)
1
accept(control, work, run, start)
1
actify(start, stimulate, connect, begin)
1
actualize(make, open, start, establish)
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address oneself(expression, accept, start, try)
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admit(open, start, initiate, enter)
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adopt(control, work, accept, run)
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agitate(upset, disturb, shake, swing)
1
agree(accept, start, try, assume)
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answer for(expression, phrasal verb, accept, start)
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appear(go, open, start, leave)
1
apply(control, work, accept, run)
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appoint(start, establish, create, introduce)
1
argue into(expression, phrasal verb, make, cause)
1
arise(advance, open, keep, leave)
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arouse(open, start, leave, establish)
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assemble(make, movement, drive, cause)
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