English dictionary
evoke
verbPronunciation
ɪˈvəʊk
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- call to mind
verb
- summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
verb
- deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
verb
- evoke or provoke to appear or occur
verb
- call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Example sentences
These pictures bring back sad memories
this remark evoked sadness
raise the specter of unemployment
he conjured wild birds in the air
call down the spirits from the mountain
We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant
Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple
arouse pity
raise a smile
evoke sympathy