evokes; evoked; evoking
1
: to bring (a memory, feeling, image, etc.) into the mind
The old house evoked memories of his childhood.
His photographs evoke the isolation and solitude of the desert.
2
: to cause (a particular reaction or response) to happen
His wisecrack evoked [=elicited] snickers from around the classroom.
Her remarks have evoked [=provoked] an angry response.
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“Evoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/evoke. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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