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Evoke

/ɪˈvəʊk/

To call out; to draw out or bring forth.

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📖 Definitions of "Evoke"

verb

1
To call out; to draw out or bring forth.
2
To cause the manifestation of something (emotion, picture, etc.) in someone's mind or imagination.
"Being here evokes long forgotten memories."
3
To elicit a response.

🔄 Synonyms of "Evoke"

14 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
elicitverb	To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
educeverb	(transitive) To draw out or bring forth from some basic or potential state; to elicit, to develop.
provokeverb	(transitive) To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
arouseverb	(transitive) To stimulate or induce (feelings); pique.
raiseverb	(physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.
firenoun	(uncountable) A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
extractverb	Something that is extracted or drawn out.
suggestverb	(transitive) To explicitly mention (something) as a possibility for consideration, often to recommend it.
enkindleverb	(archaic, transitive) To kindle; to arouse or evoke.
draw outverb	To make (something) last for more time than is necessary; to prolong; to extend.
call forthverb	(transitive) To summon, to call to speak.
kick upverb	(informal, figuratively, transitive) To stir up (trouble), to cause (a disturbance).
paint a pictureverb	call to mind or evoke
kindleverb	(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Evoke"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
call forthverb	(transitive) To summon, to call to speak.
elicitverb	To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
suggestverb	(transitive) To explicitly mention (something) as a possibility for consideration, often to recommend it.
educeverb	(transitive) To draw out or bring forth from some basic or potential state; to elicit, to develop.
raiseverb	(physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.
draw outverb	To make (something) last for more time than is necessary; to prolong; to extend.
extractverb	(transitive) To draw out; to pull out; to remove forcibly from a fixed position, as by traction or suction, etc.
arouseverb	(transitive) To stimulate or induce (feelings); pique.
provokeverb	(transitive) To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
enkindleverb	(archaic, transitive) To kindle; to arouse or evoke.
kindleverb	(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
fireverb	(transitive) To set (something, often a building) on fire.
kick upverb	(informal, figuratively, transitive) To stir up (trouble), to cause (a disturbance).
paint a pictureverb	call to mind or evoke
invokeverb	(transitive) To call upon (a person, a god) for help, assistance or guidance.
induceverb	(transitive) To cause, bring about, lead to.
discussverb	(transitive) To converse or debate concerning a particular topic.
addressverb	(transitive, reflexive) To prepare oneself; to apply one's skill or energies (to some object); to betake.
mentionverb	To make a short reference to something.
generateverb	(transitive) To bring into being; give rise to.