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suscita

[suʃˈsi.tɐ]
verb
raises, provokes, stirs up
1. to raise or bring up (a question, topic, or issue)
The article suscita important questions about education.
O artigo suscita questões importantes sobre educação.
2. to provoke or stir up (emotions, reactions, or responses)
His comments suscita controversy among the audience.
Seus comentários suscitam controvérsia entre o público.
3. to evoke or awaken (feelings, interest, or curiosity)
The film suscita strong emotions in viewers.
O filme suscita emoções fortes nos espectadores.
Synonyms
provocadespertaevocalevantaorigina
Antonyms
suprimeabafasilencia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suscita
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
suscita
standard usage, formal register

Related Idioms & Phrases

suscita dúvidas - raises doubts
suscita interesse - stirs up interest
suscita polêmica - provokes controversy
suscita questões - raises questions
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