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evoke vs reek

reek vs evoke

evoke is not a noun while reek is a noun.

evoke and reek both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
evoke No No Yes No
reek Yes No Yes No
As verbs, reek is a hyponym of evoke; that is, reek is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than evoke:
  • evoke: call to mind
  • reek: have an element suggestive (of something)
Other hyponyms of evoke include smack, smell, imply, incriminate, inculpate.
evoke (noun) reek (noun)
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
evoke (verb) reek (verb)
call to mind be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face
evoke or provoke to appear or occur smell badly and offensively
deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning) have an element suggestive (of something)
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Difference between evoke and reek

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