Word Finder - evokes

definition

To call out; to draw out or bring forth.

definition

To cause the manifestation of something (emotion, picture, etc.) in someone's mind or imagination.

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Being here evokes long forgotten memories.

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To elicit a response.

This latter is absolute misery, and to cure it the Unconscious evokes its Reason and with its aid creates the best of all possible worlds, which contains the promise of its redemption from actual existence by the emancipation of the Reason from its subjugation to the Will in the conscious reason of the enlightened pessimist.

A value of stimulus, however, is soon reached which evokes a maximal contraction.

In the marsupials it is more evident, and its excitation by electric currents evokes movements in the musculature of the crossed side of the body.

Poetry evokes the carnal appetite for the ugly and the beautiful.

His language is clear and concise but it evokes compassion and thought in spite of its simplicity.

Immediately to the right on entering the lobby, lies the Bistro which evokes a Parisian fin de siècle exuberance.

But why is it that the mere mention of watching QVC evokes laughter?

Stretching altest 6,000 miles from Moscow to Vladivostok, the very name of this engineering marvel evokes images of exotic, adventurous, travel.

This sculpting massage evokes a floating sensation, allowing you to let go almost immediately.

Pathos Poetry (or other literature) which evokes pity or sadness in the reader e.g. Send No Money by Philip Larkin.

This link with Mary naturally evokes a strong affective resonance in all of us, but first of all it has an objective value.

Nicolson's language effortlessly evokes rocky coasts and crashing seas and air thickly textured with the calls of half a million puffins.

Then there's his lyrics, wrapped in emotional turbulence of the kind that evokes the lump in throat effect.

Kitano's blind swordsman evokes the spirit of the earlier films while furthering the tale of the ronin masseur's bloody vengeance.

It may accordingly seem wilful to suggest that Richard II here evokes contemporary parallel.

The ruin-field of Gortyna still evokes something of the importance that it possessed in Imperial days, and at Lebena on the south coast are remains of a temple of Aesculapius and its dependencies which stood in connexion with this city.

The growing Israeli refusenik movement evokes the small anti-conscription drive that helped turn the tide in apartheid South Africa.

Scott created these drawings in scratchboard ­ an engraving medium which evokes the look of popular art from the period of these stories.

Its imitative and expressive chromatic texture evokes the motets of the Renaissance era, the so-called " stile antico ".

Nicolson 's language effortlessly evokes rocky coasts and crashing seas and air thickly textured with the calls of half a million puffins.

Then there 's his lyrics, wrapped in emotional turbulence of the kind that evokes the lump in throat effect.

Based on individually sampled keys, true stereo imaging, four-way velocity switching and an additional damper layer, this piano evokes unparalleled realism.

Kitano 's blind swordsman evokes the spirit of the earlier films while furthering the tale of the ronin masseur 's bloody vengeance.

Selecting the right camping accommodations can mean the difference between a trip that evokes pleasant memories and one that gives you hives each time you remember it.

To me, it evokes the smells, flavors, and sunlight of the south of France, an area I tromped through as a college student (many years ago) and that has enchanted me ever since.

Each evokes powerful images, stimulates the senses and utilizes uplifting, true notes to perfectly capture the meaning behind the name.

This scent truly evokes the wistful spirit of a childhood beach vacation.

Give Me Liberty of London evokes old world charm.

Still light, fruity, and refreshing, the citrus is clear and evokes a tropical feel.

Many people are drawn to classical music for the emotions the style evokes, such as the passion and power derived from a piece played well.

Calculate. A shirt with a casual look that nonetheless evokes classic businesswear. (once dress shirts stopped being plain white, that is) The shirt has a touch of blue plaid that creates subtle interest.

With such eloquent flowing qualities, the very name chiffon evokes a feeling of classy sophistication.

Look chic and cute at the next church picnic or family get-together in a plus size retro apron that evokes memories of days gone by.

Serengeti. The name evokes the romance and drama of the African wilderness.

The fruit is pure and earthy with a mineral foundation that strongly evokes its Monterey origins along with a small dose of wild kink that is more like Pomerol than Central California.

Women across the world have been having babies for hundreds of years, yet the site of a pregnant celebrity still evokes a certain amount of awe.

Our embroidery, done 100% in Colombia, very much evokes Latin culture, colors and emotions.

What other image evokes thoughts of the tropics like a beautiful woman walking across the sands with her pareo draped across her hips?

The seat of the suit offers full coverage, while the cut evokes a silhouette shape; perfect for appearing one size smaller!

In the world of designer dolls, the name Madame Alexander evokes a sense of style and quality.

A seashell votive holder evokes a sense of sea and salt, bringing back memories of family vacations and times gone by.

Halloween fragrance candles are richly scented candles that have been created using a wax that contains a scent that evokes the feeling of Halloween.

It evokes a simpler, quieter time in our history that can be contrary to the busy world in which we live.

Nothing evokes the magic of dance more than Sleeping Beauty ballet costumes.

Victorian Christmas costumes, worn for either caroling or historical reenactment, have a romantic quality that evokes a traditional Christmas.

Now that you are gone, I am left with just the empty jacket and the lingering, longing your scent evokes.

The words aren't your own, but the feeling that a picture evokes (worth, as it's said, a thousand words) can be conveyed pretty easily.

It may not make much sense to a non-tattooed person, but showing mine evokes a response much like Pavlov's dog; there is an inherent response within me that facilitates a reaction.

The claddagh is one of those images that evokes strong feelings.

The word "cross" evokes different images within people's minds, so while you envision a simple cross design, your tattoo artists may imagine an ornate crucifix.