Evoking Meaning in English

word · lemma: evoke

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Definition

Bringing a feeling, memory, or image into the mind. Often used when something causes you to remember or feel something strongly.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in formal or literary contexts. Common collocations: 'evoking memories', 'evoking emotions', 'evoking a sense of...'. Not the same as 'invoking': 'evoke' means bringing something to mind; 'invoke' means calling upon something for help.

• Spanish: evocar - provocar (sensaciones, memorias)
• Portuguese (BR): evocar - provocar (emoções, memórias)
• Portuguese (PT): evocar - provocar (emoções, memórias)
• Chinese (Simplified): 唤起 - 引起（情感、回忆）
• Chinese (Traditional): 喚起 - 引起（情感、回憶）
• Hindi: जगाना - उत्पन्न करना (भावना, याद)
• Arabic: إثارة - استحضار (مشاعر، ذكريات)
• Bengali: জাগিয়ে তোলা - মনে করিয়ে দেওয়া
• Russian: вызывающий - пробуждающий (чувства/воспоминания)
• Japanese: 呼び起こす
• Vietnamese: gợi lên
• Korean: 불러일으키는 - 떠올리게 하는
• Turkish: anımsatan - uyandıran
• Urdu: ابھارنا - یاد دلانا
• Indonesian: membangkitkan - membangkitkan kembali

Example Sentences

The smell of fresh bread is evoking memories of my childhood.

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That movie is evoking strong emotions in the audience.

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The painting is evoking peaceful feelings.

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He played an old song, instantly evoking bittersweet nostalgia.

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Just seeing her smile is evoking so much happiness in me.

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The author is great at evoking vivid images with just a few words.

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