Dictionary Check: evoke

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"evoke" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

verb

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

Example: "arouse pity"
Synonyms:
arouse elicit enkindle kindle fire raise provoke
verb

evoke or provoke to appear or occur

Example: "Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple"
Synonyms:
provoke call forth kick up
verb

deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)

Example: "We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant"
Synonyms:
educe elicit extract draw out
verb

summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

Example: "raise the specter of unemployment"
Synonyms:
raise conjure conjure up invoke stir call down arouse bring up
verb

call to mind

Example: "this remark evoked sadness"
Synonyms:
suggest paint a picture

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