Provocar
Example: Les seves paraules van provocar una gran discussió entre nosaltres.
Definition
"Provocar" means to cause a reaction or a particular effect, often deliberately. For example, in the phrase 'Les seves paraules van provocar una gran discussió entre nosaltres,' it indicates that someone's words triggered a significant discussion.
Etymology
The word "provocar" comes from the Latin verb 'provocare,' which means 'to call forth' or 'to challenge.' It combines 'pro-' meaning 'forward' and 'vocare' meaning 'to call.' Did you know that its sense of provoking or inciting dates back to ancient times when challenges or summons were common?
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"Provocar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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