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evoke
verb
call to mind
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ɪˈvəʊk
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verb
call to mind
“These pictures bring back sad memories”
verb
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
“raise the specter of unemployment”
verb
deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
“We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant”
verb
evoke or provoke to appear or occur
“Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple”
verb
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
“arouse pity”
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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
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