as in to elicit
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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The armchairs, which will be presented in a deep gray-blue as well as a white with hints of lavender, evoke the sleek trains and cars Mr. Godard is known for.
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The New York Times, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
The track, which was co-written and co-produced by Alvvays' Molly Rankin among others, evokes a timeless flair as Cyrus channels ABBA on the sultry single.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Its descent can evoke a range of emotions, including awe, sadness and fear.
—Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
The adjoining dressing room, with its custom oak cabinetry and bespoke wooden hangers, evokes the quiet sophistication of a Savile Row atelier.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
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The New York Times, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
The track, which was co-written and co-produced by Alvvays' Molly Rankin among others, evokes a timeless flair as Cyrus channels ABBA on the sultry single.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Its descent can evoke a range of emotions, including awe, sadness and fear.
—Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
The adjoining dressing room, with its custom oak cabinetry and bespoke wooden hangers, evokes the quiet sophistication of a Savile Row atelier.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Evoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoke. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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