as in encourages
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the dynamic speaker fired up the audience as no one had previously done
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The flyer encourages students to celebrate the end of the school year after finals.
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When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.
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His jealousy provokes an act of betrayal and cruelty.
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Such a statistic often provokes a familiar gamut of responses from those who read it, from shock, disgust and anger to a debilitating sense of helplessness.
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Cryotherapy–brief exposure to very low temperatures–stimulates circulation and helps soothe sore muscles.
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The mature, honest dialogue offers a sense of resolve, ushering you into a pleasant space that stimulates you to nurture yourself.
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“Fires (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fires%20%28up%29. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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