What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
reevoke
Example
The smell of freshly baked cookies reevokes memories of my childhood. [reevoke: verb]
Example
The new movie reevokes the nostalgia of classic Hollywood films. [reevoking: gerund or present participle]
revoke
Example
The company decided to revoke the employee's access to sensitive information. [revoke: verb]
Example
The court has the power to revoke a driver's license for certain offenses. [revoked: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Revoke is a more common word than reevoke and is used in various formal and legal contexts. Reevoke is less common and is mainly used in creative writing or poetic contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between reevoke and revoke?
Revoke is a more formal word than reevoke and is commonly used in legal or official documents. Reevoke is less formal and is mainly used in creative writing or informal contexts.
