Provoke Definition & Meaning
provoke
- verb
- call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy"
- evoke or provoke to appear or occur; "Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple"
- provide the needed stimulus for
- annoy continually or chronically; "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"; "This man harasses his female co-workers"
"Provoke" in song lyrics
See how provoke is used in real songs:
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"Scientists will examine what will provoke"
Abstract Rude w/ Moka Only, Prevail — And That You Can Quote -
"Even though I toke and choke, don't provoke"
Afu-Ra f/ Ky-Mani Marley — Equality -
"But just like smoke that happens to provoke"
Antoinette — I Wanna Be Me
Words that rhyme with provoke
Usage tips for "provoke"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "provoke" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for provoke to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does provoke mean?
- call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy" evoke or provoke to appear or occur; "Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple" provide the needed stimulus for annoy continually or chronically; "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"; "This man harasses his female co-workers"
- What part of speech is provoke?
- Provoke is a verb.
- How many definitions does provoke have?
- Provoke has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).