inciting

"The commit to the new software version fixed the bug. "

"The judge was told by the accused that his friends had incited him to commit the crime."

"The farmer used a goad to guide the oxen as they plowed the field. "

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

"The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present."

"Mary danced into the house."

"The teacher accused the student of cheating on the test. "

"The teacher's enthusiastic presentation was a rouse that got the students excited about the history lesson. "

"The student's action of studying diligently improved her grades. "

"The judge heard the case and ruled that the student was guilty of disrupting class. "

"Can you give the soup a little stir?"

"Shoplifting is a crime. "