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trigger(verb, make, open, cause, start)
14
start(verb, go, advance, open, encourage)
11
touch off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cause, start)
10
actuate(verb, move, movement, start, encourage)
10
spark(verb, cause, start, encourage, produce)
8
initiate(verb, go, open, cause, start)
7
incite(verb, cause, start, encourage, produce)
6
instigate(verb, open, cause, start, encourage)
6
kindle(verb, start, encourage, produce, create)
6
provoke(verb, make, cause, start, encourage)
6
stir(verb, advance, start, encourage, produce)
5
stimulate(verb, cause, start, encourage, produce)
4
impel(verb, movement, cause, start, encourage)
4
let off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, discharge, hit)
4
move(verb, advance, cause, start, encourage)
4
shoot(verb, discharge, hit, kill, fire)
4
touch(verb, encourage, initiate, surround)
3
bring about(verb, expression, phrasal verb, make, start)
3
cause(verb, make, start, encourage, secure)
3
enhance(verb, increase, encourage, raise, agree)
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