63 entries under initiate topic. ×

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raise(verb, present, start, encourage, influence)
3
abet(verb, set, present, start, encourage)
3
instigate(verb, set, present, cause, start)
3
provoke(verb, set, present, cause, start)
3
stir(verb, encourage, provoke, excite, irritate)
3
urge(start, influence, provoke, excite, prompt)
3
whip up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, set, present)
2
aggravate(verb, encourage, raise, provoke, irritate)
2
arouse(verb, set, present, cause, encourage)
2
excite(verb, set, present, cause, encourage)
2
foment(verb, set, present, start, encourage)
2
incite(verb, set, present, start, encourage)
2
inflame(verb, start, encourage, raise, influence)
2
pique(verb, encourage, raise, irritate, anger)
2
rally(verb, encourage, irritate, aggravate)
2
stir up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, set, present)
2
strike(verb, attack, hit, encourage)
2
whet(verb, encourage, irritate, aggravate)
2
work up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, start, encourage)
1
actuate(start, influence, prompt, incite)
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