rouse+to+action

  • 61goose — guːs n. type of swimming bird; goose meat; stupid person (Slang) n. tailor s iron v. (Slang) poke a person s buttocks (in order to surprise); rouse to action …

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  • 62goosed — guːs n. type of swimming bird; goose meat; stupid person (Slang) n. tailor s iron v. (Slang) poke a person s buttocks (in order to surprise); rouse to action …

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  • 63gooses — guːs n. type of swimming bird; goose meat; stupid person (Slang) n. tailor s iron v. (Slang) poke a person s buttocks (in order to surprise); rouse to action …

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  • 64goosing — guːs n. type of swimming bird; goose meat; stupid person (Slang) n. tailor s iron v. (Slang) poke a person s buttocks (in order to surprise); rouse to action …

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  • 65incite — in·cite || ɪn saɪt v. inflame, provoke; stimulate, rouse to action …

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  • 66incites — in·cite || ɪn saɪt v. inflame, provoke; stimulate, rouse to action …

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  • 67incite — v. a. Rouse (to action), arouse, animate, provoke, stimulate, impel, prompt, urge, encourage, spur, goad, excite, set on, spur on, stir up, work up …

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  • 68encourage — verb 1) the players were encouraged by the crowd s response Syn: hearten, cheer, buoy up, uplift, inspire, motivate, spur on, stir, stir up, fire up, stimulate, invigorate, vitalize, revitalize, embolden, fortify, rally …

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  • 69bestir — be•stir [[t]bɪˈstɜr[/t]] v. t. stirred, stir•ring. to rouse to action • Etymology: bef. 900 …

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  • 70cite — I [[t]saɪt[/t]] v. t. cit•ed, cit•ing 1) to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), esp. as an authority 2) to mention in support, proof, or confirmation; refer to as an example: He cited instances of abuse[/ex] 3) to summon to appear in court 4)… …

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