Synonyms of evokes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• elicits
• inspires
• reveals
• raises
• gets
• educes
• calls forth
• pulls
• obtains
• extracts
• drags
• exposes
• gains
• extorts
• procures
• secures
• discloses
• wrings
• uncovers
• dredges (up)
• wrests
• discovers
• evinces
• unveils
• divulges
• coaxes (out)
• unmasks
• bares
• wangles
• uncloaks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• misses
• neglects
• disregards
• forgets
• overlooks
• passes over
• overpasses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of evokes

For her, a glimpse of a butterfly is a sign that evokes her daughter Penny, who wore a little butterfly necklace. — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Capital Flight Begins At Home Capital flight usually evokes money leaving a country ahead of devaluation, confiscation, or political disorder. — Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The tavern aesthetic specifically evokes the warm, layered atmosphere of a pub or old restaurant. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

But just as Dunham inadvertently evokes strong, sometimes delusional emotions in both her peers and the public, so does Portman. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026

But in a more personal sense, autumn evokes a nostalgia for back to school shopping and styling outfits as if the hallways were a catwalk. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Brooklynn Pitts’ confident Callie evokes Alyson Stoner’s Caitlyn, and Ava Jean’s Madison would make Tess (Meaghan Martin) proud. — Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 12 Aug. 2026

While official explanations have been absent regarding Aubrey’s departure and the circumstances that preceded it, its mysterious nature evokes the similarly abrupt exit of his predecessor, Shivaun Nurre, three years ago. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

These include a double-height great room featuring a bespoke light fixture that evokes a marine creature and a formal dining room anchored by a custom table measuring almost 20 feet long and topped with seafoam-green glass. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026