Meaning & Definition of word "Evoke"

Evoke

ɪˈvoʊk

verb:

  • 1. to call forth or bring out (a feeling, memory, or image) in someone's mind.
    • Example: The smell of freshly baked bread can evoke memories of my grandmother's kitchen.
  • 2. to produce a response or reaction.
    • Example: The speech was designed to evoke passionate responses from the audience.
  • 3. to cause to occur; to bring into mind.
    • Example: The movie aimed to evoke a sense of nostalgia for the past.

Etymology

From Latin 'evocare', meaning 'to call out'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

evoke memories:

to bring past experiences to mind

evoke emotions:

to stimulate feelings or reactions

evoke a response:

to cause someone to react or feel a certain way

Related Words

invoke:

To call on a deity or spirit for aid or protection.

recall:

To bring back to mind; to remember.

conjure:

To summon a spirit or image by magic.

Slang Meanings of evoke

Meaning: To remind someone of something.

Example Sentence: That song really evokes me of summer.

Meaning: To stir up feelings or memories in an informal context.

Example Sentence: That story really evokes a lot of feels.