to cause (an effect) to operate

initiate something; start a function

to cause (and emotion, opinion etc) to exist

excite, entice

wake up

make conscious or alert

to be the cause of (something)

cause to happen; cause an action

to make (an event, painting etc (more) lively

inspire, vitalize

to receive (a person) as a guest; give food and drink to (a person)

amuse

to show great enthusiasm (for a person, thing)

influence

to cause strong feelings (of great pleasure, anger etc) in (a person)

inspire; upset

to make (a person) very excited and happy

make very happy

to urge (a person) (to do something)

urge, warn

(often passive) to charm or attract (a person) greatly

captivate, hold spellbound

to cause or increase (disorder, discontent, ill-feeling etc)

instigate, provoke

to help the growth and development of (something)

promote, support

to force, urge (a person)

prompt, incite

to have a strong favourable effect on (a person)

influence

to encourage, cause (an effect)

encourage, provoke

(to cause a person or thing) to become red, swollen and sore

anger, aggravate

to cause (something) to happen by using strong and continual encouragement

influence, provoke

to cause (a person) to lose self-control as the result of taking alcoholic drink; to excite (a person) greatly

anger, aggravate

a slight push, shake etc; running

activate, push

(to cause a person, situation) to become lively

make faster; invigorate

to fill (a person) with complete respect, fear etc

influence

to hurt the pride, self-respect, of (a person)

offend, provoke

to influence oneself, a person to do something, respond etc in the way mentioned

influence to believe something

to give (a person) a higher position or rank; to help to organize and start (something)

help, advance

(to cause the speed of a person, thing) to become quick(er)

make faster; invigorate

to state (something) again

start over; refurbish

(of an engine, machine) repaired and put into a good condition again

renew

to give new strength to (oneself, one's energy etc); to eat or drink

make like new; give new life

to begin (something) again; to put new life and strength into (something); to replace (something out of date)

start over; refurbish

to put fresh supplies into or onto (something)

start over; refurbish

to put new life, restore power or strength etc into (a person, plan etc)

refresh

to (try to) persuade (a person) to do something wrong or foolish; to attract (a person) to have or do something

lure, entice

to excite the nerves of the skin by touching (a person) lightly, often to cause laughter; to have, feel, cause, an itching or tingling sensation

make laugh

to put energy, strength, into (workers, a scheme etc)

energize

make faster; invigorate

make faster; invigorate