Evoke

ɪˈvoʊk

Meaning & Definition

verb
to call forth or bring out (a feeling, memory, or image) in someone's mind.
The smell of freshly baked bread can evoke memories of my grandmother's kitchen.
to produce a response or reaction.
The speech was designed to evoke passionate responses from the audience.
to cause to occur; to bring into mind.
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

To remind someone of something.
That song really evokes me of summer.
To stir up feelings or memories in an informal context.
That story really evokes a lot of feels.