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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Verbs of Existence and Action
to trigger
to trigger [verb]

to cause something to happen

Ex: A shortage of raw materials can trigger delays in the production schedule .
to spark
to spark [verb]

to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

Ex: The new policy announcement sparked intense discussions and debates within the organization .
to evoke
to evoke [verb]

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

Ex: Her heartfelt speech at the ceremony managed to evoke both tears and smiles from the audience .
to provoke
to provoke [verb]

to give rise to a certain reaction or feeling, particularly suddenly

Ex: The controversial artwork was intended to provoke thought and discussion about societal norms .
to stimulate
to stimulate [verb]

to encourage or provoke a response, reaction, or activity

Ex: The new advertising campaign was crafted to stimulate consumer interest and boost sales .
to elicit
to elicit [verb]

to make someone react in a certain way or reveal information

Ex: The teacher used thought-provoking prompts to elicit insightful responses from the students .
to arouse
to arouse [verb]

to call forth or evoke specific emotions, feelings, or responses

Ex: The vivid imagery in the poem had the ability to arouse a range of emotions , from joy to melancholy .
to pique
to pique [verb]

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

Ex: I was piqued by his rude remark .
to dare
to dare [verb]

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

Ex: The group dared each other to spend a night camping in the dense , dark forest .
to goad
to goad [verb]

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

Ex: The political commentator would goad his opponents with sharp remarks during televised debates .
to whip up
to whip up [verb]

to make someone feel strongly about something

Ex: The new product launch whipped up anticipation among customers .
to stir
to stir [verb]

to cause a reaction or disturbance in someone's emotional state

Ex: The unexpected news seemed to stir a mix of excitement and anxiety in the crowd .
to inflame
to inflame [verb]

to stir up or provoke intense emotions in someone

Ex: The unjust decision by the authorities served to inflame the protestors .
to kindle
to kindle [verb]

to awaken feelings and sentiments

Ex: A sincere apology can kindle forgiveness and repair strained relationships .
to stir up
to stir up [verb]

to cause strong feelings, often unpleasant ones

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Verbs of Existence and Action
Verbs for Events Taking Place Verbs for Existence Verbs for Accommodation Verbs for Execution
Verbs for Lack of Action Verbs for Intervention Verbs for Revenge Verbs for Utilization
Verbs for Representations Verbs for Ownership Verbs for Dependency and Association Verbs for Causality
Verbs for Triggering