Evoke Meaning in English
word
iˈvoʊk/, /ɪˈvoʊk
ee-VOHK or ih-VOHK
ɪvˈəʊk
ih-VOHK
Definition
To bring a feeling, memory, image, or response into someone's mind, usually through words, sounds, or imagery.
Usage & Nuances
"Evoke" is formal and often used in writing, art, or psychology. Common collocations: "evoke memories," "evoke feelings," "evoke an image." Do not confuse with "provoke" (cause an action), "invoke" (call upon something/someone), or "call to mind" (more informal).
Spanish: evocar - provocar (emociones)Portuguese (BR): evocar - provocar (emoções)Portuguese (PT): evocar - provocar (emoções)Chinese (Simplified): 唤起 - 引发 (情感)Chinese (Traditional): 喚起 - 引發 (情感)Hindi: उत्पन्न करना - जगानाArabic: استحضار - إثارة (مشاعر)Bengali: উদ্রেক করা - স্মরণ করানো - জাগিয়ে তোলাRussian: вызывать - пробуждать (воспоминания/чувства)Japanese: 呼び起こす - 想起させるVietnamese: gợi lên - khơi gợiKorean: 불러일으키다 - 떠올리게 하다Turkish: uyandırmak - akla getirmekUrdu: ابھارنا - یاد دلاناIndonesian: membangkitkan - membayangkan
Example Sentences
The smell of fresh bread can evoke childhood memories.
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A sad song can evoke strong emotions.
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The painting evokes a feeling of peace.
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That movie really evoked memories of my hometown.
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Her words evoked a mix of hope and sadness in the crowd.
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Just hearing his laugh is enough to evoke happy times for me.
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