incite

Vocabulary Word

Definition

To 'incite' means to stimulate or prompt into action. It's like lighting a match to start a fire, where the match represents motive and the fire is the reaction or behavior.

Examples in Different Contexts

In activism, while positive change is the goal, some actions might unintentionally 'incite' unintended reactions. An activist could reflect, 'Our intention was to raise awareness, not to incite confrontations.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

The design updates haven't been resonating with our users. They are not engaging as much. What should we do next?

Response:

Why don't we incite user engagement by introducing gamification elements in the application design?

Creative

Scenario:

The art exhibition needs something more intriguing to captivate visitors. What can we do to generate more conversations?

Response:

Let's feature some controversial art pieces. These could incite interesting conversations among visitors.