Posted by ou2 on May 25, 2007, at 12:44:39
In reply to Lou's reply to ou2-incit » ou2, posted by Lou PIlder on May 25, 2007, at 11:38:31
There could be various meanings of {catalyst}, so in looking at your usage here of the word, I would not have thought that you would mean that usage verses the other generally accepted meaning of the word because one of the generally accepted meanings of {provoker} is something that could {incite} or stir up another person to anger, which is not, as I see it,as a subject in the discussion.
> LouI use provoker to mean: "to arouse to a feeling or action" - per M-W and acceptable usage.
The feeling or action is not specific per the definition.
I now have my untidy house and expected guests for the holiday as a catalyst to get cracking on some tasks. May we continue this at a later time?
Take Care Lou
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