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Verbs of Existence and Action - Verbs for Triggering

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to triggering such as "elicit", "pique", and "stimulate".

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Categorized English Verbs of Existence and Action
to trigger

to cause an event, process, or reaction to begin

Ex: The announcement triggered widespread criticism. 
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to spark
to spark
[Verb]

to cause a reaction, activity, or event to begin

Ex: The announcement sparked a lively debate among the students. 
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to evoke
to evoke
[Verb]

to call forth or elicit emotions, feelings, or responses, often in a powerful or vivid manner

Ex: The painting was carefully crafted to evoke a sense of nostalgia, reminding viewers of their childhood. 
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to provoke

to cause a particular reaction, feeling, or response

Ex: The announcement provoked an immediate reaction from the audience. 
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to stimulate

to cause a nerve, organ, cell, or other part of the body to become active or respond

Ex: The treatment stimulates the nerves that control the bladder. 
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to elicit
to elicit
[Verb]

to make someone react in a certain way or reveal information

Ex: The detective skillfully posed questions to elicit a confession from the suspect. 
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to arouse
to arouse
[Verb]

to cause a particular feeling, reaction, or response to arise

Ex: The announcement aroused considerable public interest. 
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to pique
to pique
[Verb]

to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense

Ex: He was piqued by her lack of attention. 
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to dare
to dare
[Verb]

to challenge someone to do something difficult, embarrassing, or risky

Ex: I dare you to climb to the top of that tree and touch the highest branch. 
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to goad
to goad
[Verb]

to irritate or provoke someone, typically through persistent criticism, taunts, or annoying behavior

Ex: The relentless teasing from his classmates began to goad him, pushing him to the brink of frustration. 
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to whip up

to make someone feel strongly about something

Ex: The artist's performance whipped up a wave of emotion in the audience. 
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to stir
to stir
[Verb]

to cause someone to feel a strong emotion

Ex: The speech stirred the audience deeply. 
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to inflame

to stir up or provoke intense emotions in someone

Ex: The controversial remarks by the politician served to inflame public opinion, sparking heated debates. 
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to kindle
to kindle
[Verb]

to awaken feelings and sentiments

Ex: The heartfelt letter from her long-lost friend kindled a sense of joy and nostalgia within her. 
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to stir up

to cause strong feelings, often unpleasant ones

Ex: The sudden announcement of layoffs stirred up anxiety among the employees. 
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