interest vs evoke

evoke vs interest

interest is a noun but evoke is not a noun.

interest and evoke both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
interest	Yes	No	Yes	No
evoke	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, evoke is a hypernym of interest; that is, evoke is a word with a broader meaning than interest:

interest: excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
evoke: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

Other hypernyms of interest include arouse, elicit, enkindle, fire, kindle, provoke, raise.

interest (noun)	evoke (noun)
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
a reason for wanting something done
the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

interest (verb)	evoke (verb)
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of	call to mind
be of importance or consequence	evoke or provoke to appear or occur
be on the mind of	deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
	summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
	call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

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