provoke (v.) Old form(s): prouoke , Prouokes
bring about, induce, engender
KL IV.iv.13[Doctor to Cordelia, of providing Lear with rest] that to provoke in him / Are many simples operative
Tim I.i.24[Poet to Painter, of inspiration] Our gentle flame / Provokes itself [i.e. not needing an external source]
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