Begin
on.
Start, Onset
ALPHABET
Affice
orangutan
peers
Short Answer: Regular transitive verb Long Answer: "Start" is a regular, transitive verb; meaning, it does not require an object to complete it's meaning. For example, one can say "Start!" and that is a complete sentence. "You" the subject of this sentence is implied, and it doesn't require any other word in order for someone to understand what you're telling them to do. On the other hand, if one were to say "GIVE!", the natural question would be "WHAT??! What am I suppose to give?" with a great deal of anxiety and stress. the verb "Give" requires another word to complete it's meaning. "Start" does not.
give me a sentence for the word retract Big magnet retract other magnets together.
However. On the other hand.
instigator?
stupid give some other word
The word give is no more oddball than any other English verb.