Provoked

Pronunciation: /prəˈvōkt/

Definitions of provoked

verb to stir up or arouse a feeling or reaction in someone

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noise provoked the dog to bark.

A2 Her rude comment provoked an argument between the two friends.

B1 The controversial article provoked a strong reaction from the public.

B2 The politician's speech provoked outrage among the opposition.

C1 The artist's work provoked deep introspection and contemplation.

C2 The novel's controversial themes provoked intense debate among literary critics.

Examples of provoked in a Sentence

formal The controversial article provoked a heated debate among scholars.

informal Her rude comment really provoked him.

slang The prank they pulled on him really provoked him to anger.

figurative The haunting melody of the music provoked a flood of memories.

Grammatical Forms of provoked

• past tense: provoked
• plural: provoked
• comparative: more provoked
• superlative: most provoked
• present tense: provoke
• future tense: will provoke
• perfect tense: have provoked
• continuous tense: is provoking
• singular: provoked
• positive degree: provoked
• infinitive: to provoke
• gerund: provoking
• participle: provoked

Origin and Evolution of provoked

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'provoked' originated from the Latin word 'provocare' which means to call forth or challenge.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'provoked' has evolved to encompass not just the act of challenging or calling forth, but also inciting anger or annoyance in someone.