evoke
verb (used with object)
to call up or produce (memories, feelings, etc.).
has evoked
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present perfectof evoke (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has evoked maritime "service fees" on ships transiting the strait, which companies are likely to pass on to customers.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
"Simon's case is one that has evoked a great deal of emotion, but I would ask people to be mindful about commentary to ensure those charged are able to have a fair trial," he added.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
For Gerardo Díaz, a farmer in Jalisco, the entire drama of Teuchitlán has evoked a soul-crushing whirlwind of emotions.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2025
The new policy has evoked an intense response from parents.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 9, 2023
And I too fully and clearly understand the loving letter it has evoked.
From The Letters of Anne Gilchrist and Walt Whitman by Anne Burrows Gilchrist
