To make something start to exist or happen
catalyze verb
to cause something to happen, especially in way that involves a lot of change
bring about phrase
to make something happen, especially to cause changes in a situation
trigger verb
to make something happen
form verb
to make something exist or develop
invent verb
to develop a new theory, style, or method that did not exist before
develop verb
to grow something
inaugurate verb
to start or introduce something new and important
get/set/start the ball rolling phrase
to make something start happening
make verb
to create or produce something by working
start off phrase
to make something begin