What does EVOKE mean?

Definition of Evoke 1. Parts of Speech:

Verb

2. Definition:

To bring or recall to the conscious mind; to elicit or draw forth (emotions, feelings, memories, etc.); to evoke a response or reaction; to call forth or produce (a reaction or response).

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ɪˈvoʊk/
• UK: /ɪˈvəʊk/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "evoke" comes from the Latin word "evocare," which means "to call out." It was first used in English in the mid-17th century. "Evoke" is commonly used in academic and literary contexts to describe the act of bringing forth or recalling something from memory or the unconscious mind. It is also used in psychology to describe the process of eliciting an emotional response or reaction.

5. Synonyms:

• Bring to mind
• Recall
• Invoke
• Provoke
• Stimulate

6. Related Words:

• Elbow
• Glove
• Image
• Music
• Paint

7. Example Sentences:

• Listening to the music always evokes memories of his childhood (source: personal knowledge).
• The smell of the ocean evokes memories of her summer vacations (source: [Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evoke)).
• The painting evokes feelings of sadness and loss (source: [Cambridge Dictionary](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/evoke)).