- present tense form of evoke (3rd person singular).
evokes
Example Sentences
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All of it evokes 1950s sci-fi like “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” a sci-fi classic about a spacecraft landing D.C. that features a robot named Gort.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Ojomu noted that Swift might go for "her fairytale moment" with something that "evokes the look of a princess ball gown" for her main dress.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
And Bonilla evokes memories among Dodgers fans of the veteran third baseman’s failed 1998 stint with the team, which accelerated the promotion of future Hall of Famer Adrian Beltre at age 19.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Brussels often evokes the need for fair competition, pointing to the unfair advantage Chinese companies have because of massive state subsidies.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Composed in 1782, the sonata evokes the moon over calm, peaceful waters after the passing of a storm.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
