No. 875 in Greek

προκαλώντας

"Causing" or "provoking."

In a sentence

Ο δυνατός άνεμος φυσούσε, προκαλώντας ζημιές στη στέγη.
The strong wind was blowing, causing damage to the roof.
In this sentence, 'προκαλώντας' (causing) is used as a participle to describe the continuous effect of the wind described before it.
Το συρτάκι χόρευε γοργά, προκαλώντας ενθουσιασμό στους θεατές.
The sirtaki dance was performed energetically, inciting excitement among the audience.
Here, 'προκαλώντας' (inciting) connects the action of the dance to the resulting emotional reaction of the audience.
Η παρουσίαση ήταν εξαιρετική, προκαλώντας μεγάλο ενδιαφέρον στο κοινό.
The presentation was excellent, sparking great interest in the audience.
In this sentence, 'προκαλώντας' (sparking) indicates the result of the presentation's excellency.

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