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interest vs provoke

provoke vs interest

interest is a noun but provoke is not a noun.

interest and provoke both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
interest Yes No Yes No
provoke No No Yes No
As verbs, provoke is a hypernym of interest; that is, provoke is a word with a broader meaning than interest:
  • interest: excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
  • provoke: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Other hypernyms of interest include arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, raise.
interest (noun) provoke (noun)
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
a reason for wanting something done
the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
interest (verb) provoke (verb)
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of provide the needed stimulus for
be of importance or consequence evoke or provoke to appear or occur
be on the mind of call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
annoy continually or chronically
Difference between interest and provoke

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