What is another word for trying to evoke?
Pronunciation: [tɹˈa͡ɪɪŋ tʊ ɪvˈə͡ʊk] (IPA) 
The phrase "trying to evoke" implies an attempt to elicit an emotional response in someone. Some synonyms that can be used instead of "trying to evoke" include "attempting to stir," "striving to inspire," "aiming to evoke," "endeavoring to provoke," and "hoping to elicit." Other options include "seeking to awaken," "aiming to arouse," "endeavoring to incite," and "trying to stimulate." The choice of synonym will often depend on the specific context in which it is used, but all of the phrases given above convey the same underlying meaning of trying to elicit an emotional response from someone.
