provokes

verb

Definition of provokesnext
present tense third-person singular of provoke
1
as in encourages
to rouse to strong feeling or action his teasing finally provoked her to anger bees generally will not sting unless they are provoked

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2
as in raises
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being rankings that are sure to provoke an argument among film buffs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for provokes
  1. encourages
  2. raises
  3. stimulates
  4. promotes
  5. stirs
  6. inspires
  7. cultivates
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  • The constant ping of notifications creates a sense of urgency that fragments your focus and encourages impulsive behavior.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • With heartfelt lyrics and a powerful melody, the song encourages listeners to rise above their struggles and find strength in their beliefs.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of encourages
Verb
  • Having worked for a domestic violence nonprofit, all of this raises red flags.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • CoJax acknowledges its dependence on future issuances of equity or other financings to fund ongoing operations, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of raises
Verb
  • The influx in estrogen from the growth of those extra eggs also stimulates the thickening of your uterine lining, meaning more tissue then has to come out.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In response, the stomach will release a hormone called gastrin that helps repair tissues but also stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCA).
    Steffini Stalos, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of stimulates
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  • Enjoying undisturbed sleep also promotes muscle and tissue growth and recovery, so has been helpful for reducing some of my skin issues and helping with post-workout recovery.
    Devinder Bains, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Melatonin increases drowsiness and promotes sleep.
    Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of promotes
Verb
  • However, the arrival in town of Eugene Allerton (Drew Starkey), a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • For most visitors, the mere anticipation of a Hershey vacation stirs the senses several days before the actual trip.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of stirs
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  • Attend Conferences And Events Attending conferences or other in-person events always inspires me and gives me an influx of new ideas and concepts to discuss with our team and bring to our clients.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Nothing inspires creativity as much as conversations.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of inspires
Verb
  • Miami Dade is a member of New America’s Public Interest Technology Network, which cultivates tech professionals who are ethics-savvy.
    Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Situated on 104 acres, Breaux Vineyards cultivates 17 varietals and is renowned for its Old World-style wines, including award-winning nebbiolo and meritage blends.
    Taryn White, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of cultivates
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