evoke

20 synonyms and 1 antonym for evoke, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

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

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

fire suggest raise

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

extract stir provoke kindle invoke

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

elicit arouse conjure educe kick up enkindle draw out bring up call down call forth conjure up put forward

Synonyms by Meaning

1. verb

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

“The old photograph evoked memories of her grandmother's kitchen.”

fire suggest raise extract stir provoke kindle invoke elicit arouse conjure educe kick up enkindle draw out bring up call down call forth conjure up put forward

2. verb

To provoke or draw out a particular reaction or response.

“The announcement evoked strong criticism from environmental groups.”

Opposites

stifle

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.

Related words

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