- present tense form of evoke (3rd person singular).
evokes
Example Sentences
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It gives the show a communal and intimate feel, putting him among the crowd - as though performing at the world's biggest house party in the local town the design evokes.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 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
The first track, “Drop Dead,” begins with synth pulses and synthetic drums in a way that immediately evokes the ’80s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
As with red baseball caps, it is a calling card that evokes his presence without explanation.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
It signifies wealth, evokes the closeness of family, and sanctifies a proper meal.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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