evoke Definition
- 1bring or recall to the conscious mind
- 2invoke or elicit (a reaction or response)
Using evoke: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "evoke" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The music evokes memories of his childhood.
Example
The painting evokes strong emotions in me.
Example
The smell of fresh bread evokes a feeling of comfort.
Example
The movie evoked a lot of laughter from the audience.
evoke Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with evoke
evoke a response
to cause someone to react in a particular way
Example
The speech evoked a strong response from the audience.
evoke memories
to bring back memories of something
Example
The old photograph evoked memories of my childhood.
Example
The story of the orphaned children evoked great sympathy from the public.
Origins of evoke
from French 'évoquer', from Latin 'evocare', from 'e-' (out) + 'vocare' (to call)
Summary: evoke in Brief
To 'evoke' [ɪˈvəʊk] is to bring to mind or recall something, or to elicit a reaction or response. It can refer to any sensory experience, such as music, smells, or images, and can be used in phrases like 'evoke a response' or 'evoke sympathy.' 'Evoke' has formal synonyms like 'elicit' and 'provoke,' and informal ones like 'bring up' and 'call forth.'
