Cool MateMeaning of Provoke
to cause a particular reaction or have a particular effect
In simple words: to make someone feel a strong emotion, often anger
Provoke in a sentence
- The speaker's comments were intended to provoke a strong reaction from the audience.
- His rude behavior managed to provoke a fight in the busy bar.
- Certain chemicals can provoke allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
- The controversial advertisement seemed designed to provoke controversy and discussion.
- She did not want to provoke her opponent by responding aggressively.
How to use Provoke
Use 'provoke' to describe actions that cause strong emotional reactions. It's more neutral than aggressive, so avoid it in overly formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
provoke + object
Memory hint
Think of 'provoke' as 'pro-voke' — like being challenging in a game.
Related words
Collocations with Provoke
- deliberately
- inevitably
- immediately
- try to
- be likely to
- be designed to
- into
- to
- easily provoked
- deliberately
- inevitably
- immediately
- try to
- be likely to
- be designed to
- into
- to
- easily provoked
Common mistakes with Provoke
- 'Provoke' is sometimes confused with 'evoke', which means to bring to mind.
- Learners might forget to use an object, saying just 'provoke' instead of 'provoke someone'.
- Some may incorrectly use 'provoked to' without an appropriate emotion or reaction.
Provoke appears in
Provoke in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
استفزاز, إثارة
إن تجعل شخصًا يشعر بعاطفة قوية، غالبًا الغضب
- Bengaliবাংলা
উত্তেজিত করা, উস্কে দেওয়া
কাউকে তীব্র আবেগ অনুভব করানো, প্রায়শই রাগ
- GermanDeutsch
provozieren
jemanden dazu bringen, eine starke Emotion zu fühlen, oft Wut
- SpanishEspañol
Provocar
hacer que alguien sienta una emoción fuerte, a menudo enfado
- Persianفارسی
تحریک کردن، برانگیختن
باعث شدن احساسات قوی در کسی، اغلب خشم
- FrenchFrançais
Provoquer
faire ressentir une émotion forte à quelqu'un, souvent de la colère
- Hindiहिन्दी
उकसाना
किसी को कोई तीव्र भावना महसूस कराना, अक्सर गुस्सा
- ItalianItaliano
Provocare
Far provare a qualcuno un'emozione forte, spesso rabbia
- PortuguesePortuguês
Provocar
fazer alguém sentir uma emoção forte, muitas vezes raiva
- RussianРусский
Provoke
to make someone feel a strong emotion, often anger
- Urduاردو
اشتیاق دلانا، ابھارنا
کسی کو شدید جذبات محسوس کروانا، اکثر غصہ
- Chinese中文
Provoke
惹恼某人，激怒某人
More words like Provoke
- Stimulate
- Trigger
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Provoke
What does Provoke mean?
to make someone feel a strong emotion, often anger
What is the definition of Provoke?
to cause a particular reaction or have a particular effect
How do you use Provoke in a sentence?
The speaker's comments were intended to provoke a strong reaction from the audience.
Can you give another example of Provoke?
His rude behavior managed to provoke a fight in the busy bar.
What are synonyms for Provoke?
Common alternatives include incite, stimulate, trigger, agitate, exasperate.
What is the opposite of Provoke?
Opposite meanings include calm, appease, soothe.
What words go with Provoke?
It commonly pairs with deliberately, inevitably, immediately, try to, be likely to, be designed to, into, to, easily provoked, deliberately, inevitably, immediately, try to, be likely to, be designed to, into, to, easily provoked.
What are common mistakes when using Provoke?
'Provoke' is sometimes confused with 'evoke', which means to bring to mind. Learners might forget to use an object, saying just 'provoke' instead of 'provoke someone'. Some may incorrectly use 'provoked to' without an appropriate emotion or reaction.
How do you pronounce Provoke?
US: /["/prəˈvəʊk/","/prəˈvəʊks/","/prəˈvəʊkt/","/prəˈvəʊkɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/prəˈvəʊk/","/prəˈvəʊks/","/prəˈvəʊkt/","/prəˈvəʊkɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Provoke?
Use 'provoke' to describe actions that cause strong emotional reactions. It's more neutral than aggressive, so avoid it in overly formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Provoke?
"Provoke" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.