get β to receive or come to have possession, use, or enjoyment of: to get a birthday present; to get a pension.
grandstand β the main seating area of a stadium, racetrack, parade route, or the like, usually consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats.
kill β to deprive of life in any manner; cause the death of; slay. Synonyms: slaughter, massacre, butcher; hang, electrocute, behead, guillotine, strangle, garrote; assassinate.
overawe β to restrain or subdue by inspiring awe; intimidate: He often uses that imperious scowl to overawe his subordinates.
pique β a fabric of cotton, spun rayon, or silk, woven lengthwise with raised cords.
register β a list or record of such acts, events, etc.
slay β to draw (warp ends) through the heddle eyes of the harness or through the dents of the reed in accordance with a given plan for weaving a fabric.
knock out β to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
make a hit β If you make a hit with someone, they like you or are impressed by you when they meet you.
push around β to press upon or against (a thing) with force in order to move it away.
show off β a theatrical production, performance, or company.
start β to begin or set out, as on a journey or activity.
bring about β To bring something about means to cause it to happen.
cause β a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect: You have been the cause of much anxiety. What was the cause of the accident?
elicit β Evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions.
generate β to bring into existence; cause to be; produce.
induce β to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind: to induce a person to buy a raffle ticket.
instigate β to cause by incitement; foment: to instigate a quarrel.
kindle β (of animals, especially rabbits) to bear (young); produce (offspring).
motivate β to provide with a motive, or a cause or reason to act; incite; impel.
precipitate β to hasten the occurrence of; bring about prematurely, hastily, or suddenly: to precipitate an international crisis.
prompt β done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply.
awaken β To awaken a feeling in a person means to cause them to start having this feeling.
begin β To begin to do something means to start doing it.
bestir β to cause (oneself, or, rarely, another person) to become active; rouse
challenge β A challenge is something new and difficult which requires great effort and determination.
innervate β to communicate nervous energy to; stimulate through nerves.
make β to bring into existence by shaping or changing material, combining parts, etc.: to make a dress; to make a channel; to make a work of art.
occasion β a particular time, especially as marked by certain circumstances or occurrences: They met on three occasions.
prime β of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration: a prime requisite.
produce β to bring into existence; give rise to; cause: to produce steam.
promote β to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further: to promote world peace.
waken β to rouse from sleep; wake; awake; awaken.
whet β to sharpen (a knife, tool, etc.) by grinding or friction.
bring down β When people or events bring down a government or ruler, they cause the government or ruler to lose power.
bring on β If something brings on an illness, pain, or feeling, especially one that you often suffer from, it causes you to have it.
build up β If you build up something or if it builds up, it gradually becomes bigger, for example because more is added to it.
call forth β to cause (something) to come into action or existence
give rise to β to get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling posture; assume an upright position: She rose and walked over to greet me. With great effort he rose to his knees.
innerve β to supply with nervous energy; invigorate; animate.
roust β to rout, as from a place: to roust someone out of bed.
bubble β Bubbles are small balls of air or gas in a liquid.
praise β the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
please β (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
charm β Charm is the quality of being pleasant or attractive.