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Bring about, Raise opposition
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To cause a feeling, idea, reaction or event to arise.
Examples
Cette initiative suscite un nouvel espoir.
This initiative creates fresh hope.
Ils lui suscitèrent des obstacles inattendus.
They created unexpected obstacles for him.
Le ministre s’était suscité des ennemis.
The minister had made enemies for himself.
Le projet a suscité un vif débat.
The project sparked a lively debate.
Cette annonce a suscité beaucoup de questions.
This announcement raised many questions.
Similar words
soulever
éveiller
créer
soulever
provoquer
engendrer
provoquer
Meanings
Examples
Cette annonce a suscité beaucoup de questions.
This announcement raised many questions.
Son discours suscite l’admiration.
His speech inspires admiration.
Le projet a suscité un vif débat.
The project sparked a lively debate.
L’article pourrait susciter des inquiétudes.
The article could arouse concern.
Cette initiative suscite un nouvel espoir.
This initiative creates fresh hope.
Similar words
provoquer
éveiller
soulever
engendrer
Examples
On lui a suscité de nouveaux adversaires.
They brought new opponents against him.
Cette décision lui suscita bien des ennuis.
That decision caused him many troubles.
Ses propos ont suscité une vive opposition contre elle.
Her remarks stirred up strong opposition against her.
Ils lui suscitèrent des obstacles inattendus.
They created unexpected obstacles for him.
Le ministre s’était suscité des ennemis.
The minister had made enemies for himself.
FAQ
To cause a feeling, idea, reaction or event to arise.
Takes a direct object such as interest or debate.
What is a typical example?
Cette annonce a suscité beaucoup de questions.
What grammatical kind is it?
It stresses the appearance of a new response.
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