pique
verb (used with object)
to affect with sharp irritation and resentment, especially by some wound to pride.
has piqued
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present perfectof pique (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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That success has piqued the interest of lawyers and academics in Northern Ireland, who are trying to find ways to support the restoration of Lough Neagh.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
St. George, Utah, in the Mojave Desert has piqued travelers’ interests as Expedia recorded a 125% uptick in searches for the destination compared to last year.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
Either way, it has piqued the curiosity of many young users.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
That type of divergence has piqued the interest of investors who question how to value AI’s ultimate payoff or struggle to understand the financial arrangements underpinning massive infrastructure spending.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
I want to try to get a clue to this affair before I go," said Claud, "for it has piqued my curiosity most amazingly.
From The Tree of Knowledge A Novel by Mrs. Baillie Reynolds
