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evoke definition

evoke (ē vōk, i-)

transitive verb evoked evoked′, evoking evok′·ing

  1. to call forth or summon (a spirit, demon, etc.), as by chanting magical words; conjure up
  2. to draw forth or elicit (a particular mental image, reaction, etc.)

Etymology: Fr évoquer < L evocare <e-, out, from + vocare, to call < vox, voice

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