foment

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rouse , agitate , stir up , stir/whip up , awaken , waken , provoke , incite , instigate , initiate , prompt , start , motivate , inspire , work up , inflame , fan the flames (of) , kindle , galvanize , rally , excite , stimulate , encourage , promote , foster , forward , further , advance , cultivate , sow the seeds of , spur , goad , egg on , urge