What does provokes mean?
Provokes means third-person singular simple present indicative of provoke.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
third-person singular simple present indicative of provoke.
Use provokes when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Provokes means third-person singular simple present indicative of provoke.
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use provokes where its definition matches the intended context.
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