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How does the verb evoke contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of evoke are educe, elicit, extort, and extract. While all these words mean "to draw out something hidden, latent, or reserved," evoke implies a strong stimulus that arouses an emotion or an interest or recalls an image or memory.

a song that evokes warm memories

In what contexts can educe take the place of evoke?

The synonyms educe and evoke are sometimes interchangeable, but educe implies the bringing out of something potential or latent.

educed order out of chaos

When would elicit be a good substitute for evoke?

The words elicit and evoke are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, elicit usually implies some effort or skill in drawing forth a response.

careful questioning elicited the truth

When can extort be used instead of evoke?

The words extort and evoke can be used in similar contexts, but extort suggests a wringing or wresting from one who resists strongly.

extorted their cooperation by threatening to inform

When is it sensible to use extract instead of evoke?

While in some cases nearly identical to evoke, extract implies the use of force or pressure in obtaining answers or information.

extracted a confession from him

Examples of evoke in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Few dramas have evoked such intense emotional reactions from fans, critics, and creators, nor have many sought, let alone reached, the imaginative peaks summited by Lindelof, Perrotta & Co across three increasingly adventurous seasons. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2024 Some biographers must wrestle with their subjects’ inconsistencies, but Greenberg, for the most part, has the opposite challenge: Lewis seems to have been a stubbornly straightforward character, deeply committed to the civil-rights movement, and to other movements and moments that evoked it. Kelefa Sanneh, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024 The flacons’ wavy form evokes the Venice Lagoon and Bottega Veneta’s undulating design. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024 At Pluck, the focus is on connecting guests to wines that evoke curiosity and emotion, while staying approachable and fun. Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for evoke 

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“Evoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoke. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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