evoke vs invoke :

evoke vs invoke

evoke or invoke

Evoke means to force the manifestation of a picture, image or emotion in someone's mind and imagination.

"The pastor prayed and prayed till he evoked the evil phantom away from her soul."

Invoke refers to the action involved in the conjuration of a spiritual entity or god through incantations for assistance or guidance.

"It is only fitting for Percy Jackson to invoke Zeus from the heavens in troubled times."


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Definitions
  evoke
  • v  call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
    evoke sympathy
  • v  evoke or provoke to appear or occur
  • v  deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
  • v  summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
  • v  call to mind
    this remark evoked sadness
  invoke
  • v  summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
  • v  cite as an authority; resort to
    He invoked the law that would save him
    She invoked an ancient law
  • v  request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
News & Articles
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  • Julie Shipp's Abstract Paintings Point To The Sky
    Richly atmospheric and brilliantly colored, Julie Shipp’s abstract paintings evoke dramatic moments of sunlight shining through storm clouds or...
    June 12, 2013 - San Antonio Current
  • Julie Shipp's Abstract Paintings Point To The Sky
    Richly atmospheric and brilliantly colored, Julie Shipp’s abstract paintings evoke dramatic moments of sunlight shining through storm clouds or the disorienting sensation of floating, in an emerald sea without knowing which way is up or down. Partly inspired by 19th-century landscapes, her work can be described as “Turneresque,” but unlike J.M.W. Turner’s atmospheric paintings, Shipp leaves out ...
    June 12, 2013 - San Antonio Current
  • TravelCenters officially launches Citizen Driver award program
    WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America LLC, operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, has launched its Citizen Driver award program designed to recognize professional drivers who evoke public respect for the truck driving profession through good citizenship, safety, community involvement, health and wellness and leadership.
    June 10, 2013 - The Trucker
  invoke
  • AHF: Porn Industry Says Condoms Limited Spread of Latest Adult Film HIV Infection
    LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AHF: Porn Industry Says Condoms Limited Spread of Latest Adult Film HIV Infection--“The porn industry can’t have it both ways,” says AHF’s Michael Weinstein. “They can’t oppose--and invoke--condoms"
    June 14, 2013 - Business Wire
  • Wineries for Marriage Equality
    Wineries are coming up with new wines with names that invoke support for marriage equality. Edge Boston reports: One of the barrier-breakers is Same Sex Meritage, a red blend that sends its message on the bottle and at the cash register - $1 for every bottle sold is donated to the advocacy group Freedom to Marry.
    June 13, 2013 - Gayapolis
  • Doug Paisley Stays Up All Night for October Album
    All-nighters tend to invoke memories of early morning pizza runs and passing out in college textbooks. But Canadian singer-songwriter Doug Paisley wasn't procrastinating when he recently pulled one to record his as-yet-untitled third studio full-length...
    June 13, 2013 - Spin