evoke

e·voke

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verb

The definition of evoke is to call forth, or imagine.

An example of evoke is your wedding song bringing back memories of your wedding reception.

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evoke

transitive verb

evoked′, evok′ing

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

Origin of evoke

French évoquer from Classical Latin evocare from e-, out, from + vocare, to call from vox, voice

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evoke

transitive verb

e·voked, e·vok·ing, e·vokes

To give rise to; draw forth; produce: words that evoked a smile; actions that evoked mistrust.
To call to mind, as by suggestion, association, or reference: songs that evoke old memories; a speech that evoked the words of Jefferson.
To create anew, especially by means of the imagination: a novel that accurately evokes the Depression.
To summon by magical or supernatural power; conjure.

Origin of evoke

Latin ēvocāre ē-, ex- ex- vocāre to call ; see wek^w- in Indo-European roots.

Related Forms:

ev′o·ca·ble
adjective

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evoke

evoke educe elicit

These verbs mean to draw forth or bring out something latent, hidden, or unexpressed: evoke laughter; educed significance from the event; trying to elicit the truth.

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Verb

(third-person singular simple present evokes, present participle evoking, simple past and past participle evoked)

To cause the manifestation of something (emotion, picture, etc.) in someone's mind or imagination.
Being here evokes long forgotten memories.
Seeing this happen equally evokes fear and anger in me.
The book evokes a detailed and lively picture of what life was like in the 19th century.

Origin

From French évoquer, from Latin ēvocō (“to call out, summon”), from ex (“out”) and vocō (“call”). Akin to voice.

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