EVOKES Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

evokes

verb

present tense third-person singular of evoke

as in elicits

to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved) the old family photographs we found in the attic evoked a wealth of warm memories

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Recent Examples of evokes Whereas Paintstroke evokes a wet stripe of pigment, Chalk Line juxtaposes raised cross-hatchings against a neutral ground. — Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026 Kennedy moved to London herself as a young woman and evokes the 1980s city with almost hallucinogenic precision, but her greater power lies in her remarkable humanity. — Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026 Chingrir jol bora evokes the seafood-abundant geography of south Bangladesh. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026 With delirious melodic instincts, the Bronx rapper’s new tape evokes Young Money-era swag on a SoundCloud budget. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026 Under a slew of aliases and group names — Cybotron, Model 500, Infiniti, 3MB, Channel One, Borderland — Atkins made music, in some cases nearly a half-century old, that still evokes the future like nothing else. — Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026 Vintage wallpaper evokes a sense of familiarity and ease, making spaces feel relaxed and cozy. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 1 Nov. 2026 The style of Munich (2005) evokes the aesthetics of 1970s thrillers and news footage. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026 Falling Leaves evokes the lushness of an apple orchard—without venturing into the sugary apple cider donuts—while Spiced Pear smells bright and a little tropical. — Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2026

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The offense, however, isn’t the only unit that elicits questions.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Much of Modi’s comedy centers on differences between various kinds of Jews, a friction that elicits knowing laughters from his (largely, but not wholly) Jewish audience.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

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That dish inspires Grillbird’s glossy house sauce, sweetened just enough with pineapple juice and ketchup.

— Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
The result is a near-perfect partner, who is doting and honest, and drives the villagers mad with envy — and inspires some nefarious actions from the likes of Elizabeth Debicki’s character, the tailor’s wife.

— Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026

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