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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 Ma, like Lucas, evokes dreamlike scenography that heightens and shifts emotion through enveloping atmospheres. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 For many people, the name Robert Capa evokes a mysterious, jet-setting American photographer responsible for some of the mid-20th century’s most iconic images from the frontlines of war. — Alissa Simon, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 Depending on one’s vantage, the concrete behemoth evokes a spaceship or a naval vessel, an airport terminal or a bridge, maybe even a freeway overpass (very LA). — George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 For modern audiences, this scene likely evokes the imaginative world of Toy Story, the long-running film franchise about the secret lives of children’s toys, which launched to great acclaim in 1995 and recently released its fifth installment. — Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026 Neither Gleason’s office nor the dining room remain, but each evokes an era not seen since. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Alex Haley seamlessly wove together the stories of each generation of his family in a way that still evokes deep emotion for me. — Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 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

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At the other end, Robert Sanchez elicits blue murder and the combination is riotous and compelling.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Researchers say the practice elicits a stronger response from the parasympathetic nervous system, the network of nerves that helps the body relax after stress.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026

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