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    instigate

    instigate - Dictionary definition and meaning for word instigate

    Definition
    (verb) provoke or stir up
    Synonyms : incite , set off , stir up
    Example Sentence
    • incite a riot
    • set off great unrest among the people
    Definition
    (verb) serve as the inciting cause of
    Synonyms : inspire , prompt
    Example Sentence
    • She prompted me to call my relatives
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for instigate

I am always motivated whenever I see the Institute gate (relate to instigate) of "MIT".

instigate means bring about or initiate.....hence INSTIGATE=INITIATE.....

instigate = sounds like "investigate" = police "urge" you or "provoke" you to tell the truth

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relate it with ignite..with ignition smthngs start..

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