Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
evoke-a-response
phrase
/ɪˈvoʊk ə rɪˈspɒns/
Definition
To bring about or trigger a reaction or feeling in someone.
Examples
- The artist’s painting was so powerful that it managed to evoke a response from all who saw it.
- The speech was designed to evoke a response from the audience about climate change.
- Many advertisements are created to evoke a response that leads to customer action.
Meaning
When you evoke a response, you cause someone to feel or do something as a reaction to a stimulus or situation.
Synonyms
- elicit a reaction
- bring about a response
- trigger a reply
