180 entries under initiate topic. ×

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move(verb, encourage, provoke, stimulate, excite)
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open the door(expression, idiom, lead, receive)
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open up(verb, expression, make, start, establish)
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parent(verb, form, make, cause, start)
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pave the way(expression, idiom, lead, receive)
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preface(start, lead, guide, begin)
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procreate(verb, form, make, cause, start)
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prompt(verb, support, encourage, provoke, excite)
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reassure(verb, get, cause, touch, encourage)
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rouse(verb, open, encourage, leave, establish)
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sally forth(verb, expression, open, leave, establish)
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see light(verb, expression, open, leave, establish)
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set off(verb, expression, open, start, encourage)
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set out(verb, expression, open, leave, establish)
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show out(expression, lead, guide, receive)
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spawn(verb, form, make, cause, start)
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spring(verb, open, leave, establish, create)
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spur(verb, get, encourage, provoke, stimulate)
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start off(verb, expression, make, get, cause)
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steam up(verb, expression, move, encourage, provoke)
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