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instigate(support, move, make, help)
15
inspire(support, move, make, get)
15
needle(noun, drive, start, encourage)
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press(make, force, drive, cause)
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prick(noun, upset, help, drive)
12
galvanize(upset, get, drive, bother)
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actuate(action, make, force, drive)
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exhort(make, help, force, drive)
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quicken(move, upset, act, make)
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awaken(touch, promote, encourage, raise)
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foment(make, drive, cause, touch)
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propel(support, move, make, help)
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work up(expression, phrasal verb, move, upset)
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accelerate(act, advance, increase, drive)
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fire(noun, drive, encourage, desire)
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hasten(support, move, act, make)
9
hurry(move, act, make, force)
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rally(drive, touch, encourage, raise)
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force(noun, support, make, drive)
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inflame(get, develop, cause, touch)
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