incite
/ɪnˈsaɪt/
in · cite
ɪn · ˈsaɪt
English Definition
v. provoke stir up encourage
Significado en Español
incitar, provocar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kích động, xúi giục
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in-(cause) + cite (arouse) → stimulate, incite.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “incite”:
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A
Encourage
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B
Suppress
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C
Ignore
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D
Deter
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A — Encourage.
“incite” means v. provoke stir up encourage
Common questions about “incite”
What does “incite” mean?
incite — v. provoke stir up encourage. In Chinese: 煽动；刺激.
How do you pronounce “incite”?
incite is pronounced /ɪnˈsaɪt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: in · cite.
Is “incite” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. incite appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “incite”?
in-(cause) + cite (arouse) → stimulate, incite.
