The difference between Evoke and Provoke
When used as verbs, evoke means to call out, whereas provoke means to cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
check bellow for the other definitions of Evoke and Provoke
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Evoke as a verb:
To call out; to draw out or bring forth.
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Evoke as a verb:
To cause the manifestation of something (emotion, picture, etc.) in someone's mind or imagination.
Examples:
"Being here evokes long forgotten memories."
"Seeing this happen equally evokes fear and anger in me."
"The book evokes a detailed and lively picture of what life was like in the 19th century."
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Provoke as a verb (transitive):
To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
Examples:
"Don't provoke the dog; it may try to bite you."
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Provoke as a verb (transitive):
To bring about a reaction.
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Provoke as a verb (obsolete):
To appeal.
Examples:
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