/pɾoβoˈkaɾ/
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Translation
to provoke, to cause
Word origin
From Latin provocare ('to call forth, to challenge'), from pro ('forth') and vocare ('to call').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- provocare
- English cognates
- provoke, vocation
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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The storm caused major damage on the coast.
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I do not want to start an argument at dinner.
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What caused last night's fire?
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His comment provoked an immediate reaction: everyone got angry.
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The boy tries to provoke his brother into playing.
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