7
shake(verb, cause, hit, raise, produce)
7
touch(verb, move, upset, get, go)
6
advance(verb, support, go, help, develop)
6
attract(verb, press, promote, encourage, favor)
6
buoy(verb, encourage, excite, cheer, animate)
6
compel(verb, make, force, drive, press)
6
cultivate(verb, support, develop, promote, raise)
6
elate(noun, verb, get, encourage, delight)
6
elicit(verb, bother, cause, disturb, encourage)
6
enkindle(verb, get, promote, encourage, provoke)
6
fascinate(verb, excite, charm, entice, induce)
6
force(verb, make, drive, press, cause)
6
freshen(verb, cool, continue, extend, prompt)
6
fuel(verb, increase, promote, encourage, provoke)
6
influence(verb, move, upset, make, get)
6
interest(noun, verb, delight, excite, charm)
6
jog(verb, make, help, drive, cool)
6
jolt(verb, bother, disturb, hit, push)
6
liven(verb, promote, excite, boost, stir)
6
nourish(verb, support, help, advance, develop)
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