English / word
pique
verb C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
To stimulate curiosity or interest.
In context
01
The mysterious trailer piqued her curiosity about the upcoming movie.
02
Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.
Synonyms
stimulate,arouse,whet
Antonyms
calm,bore,dull
Collocations
pique interest,pique curiosity,pique one's interest
Verb forms
Past: piqued · Past participle: piqued · -ing: piquing