provoked

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
  2. verb evoke or provoke to appear or occur
  3. verb provide the needed stimulus for

Synonyms

arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke

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