flip, switch, throw - cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"

build on, build upon, repose on, rest on - be based on; of theories and claims, for example; "What's this new evidence based on?"

bring forth, produce - bring out for display; "The proud father produced many pictures of his baby"; "The accused brought forth a letter in court that he claims exonerates him"

change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"

hype up, psych up - get excited or stimulated; "The children were all psyched up after the movie"

disturb, trouble, upset - move deeply; "This book upset me"; "A troubling thought"

bother - make nervous or agitated; "The mere thought of her bothered him and made his heart beat faster"

pother - make upset or troubled

electrify - excite suddenly and intensely; "The news electrified us"

stimulate, stir, shake up, shake, excite - stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of; "These stories shook the community"; "the civil war shook the country"

tempt - try to seduce