# provokes

Pronunciation: say "pruh-VOHKS" US /pɹəˈvoʊks/, UK /pɹəˈvəʊks/, AUS /pɹəˈvəʉks/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of provoke. — third-person singular simple present indicative of provoke
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of provoke. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _His sarcastic tone provokes arguments at almost every meeting._
   - _The new policy provokes strong reactions from both supporters and critics._

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