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Incite
To urge, provoke, or stimulate to action, often by arousing strong feelings; to stir up or excite others.
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Imagine This
When a dog was in Dave's sight on his birthday, he became extremely excited because this was his present.
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Sounds Like
in sight; insight
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Looks Like
insight
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Remember This
Incite is a transitive verb and must have an object (incite someone to do something). Do not confuse with ignite (to start a fire) or insight (understanding).
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Other Forms
incitementnoun
incitationnoun
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Connect With
goad, provoke, spur, instigate, inflame, agitate
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Note
Common collocations include incite violence, incite a riot, and incite fear. Use in negative or serious contexts to convey provoking action.
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Study Deeper
Examples
- The speaker's inflammatory remarks incited the crowd to protest.
- The coach's pep talk incited the team to work harder.
Synonyms
provokeinstigatestimulatearousegoadspur
Antonyms
deterdiscouragerestrain
Etymology
From Latin incitare 'to urge on', from in- 'toward' + citare 'to set in motion, call'.
Mnemonic
IN CITE: to call into action; incite means to urge someone to take action.
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