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evoke

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Verb — To bring a feeling, memory, or image to someone's mind.

How to use evoke

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

evoke memories evoke a response evoke emotion

Etymology

From French évoquer, from Latin ēvocāre, "to call out or summon," from ex- ("out") + vocāre ("to call"); related to "voice."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “evoke” mean?

The word “evoke” means to bring a feeling, memory, or image to someone's mind. In plain terms, to bring something to mind or trigger a reaction.

How do you pronounce “evoke”?

“Evoke” is pronounced ih-VOHK (/ɪˈvoʊk/ in IPA).

How do you use “evoke” in a sentence?

Here is “evoke” used in a sentence: “The old photograph evoked memories of her grandmother's kitchen.”

What part of speech is “evoke”?

“Evoke” is a verb.

Where does the word “evoke” come from?

The word “evoke” comes from Latin. From French évoquer, from Latin ēvocāre, "to call out or summon," from ex- ("out") + vocāre ("to call"); related to "voice.".

Is “evoke” a common word?

“Evoke” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

How many meanings does “evoke” have?

“Evoke” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to bring a feeling, memory, or image to someone's mind.

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