evoke
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪˈvoʊk/ · UK /ɪˈvəʊk/
Forms: evokes, evoked
evoke means: To make someone remember something or have a particular feeling or mental picture.
verb
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To make someone remember something or have a particular feeling or mental picture.
- This smell evokes memories of home.
- The music evoked a deep sense of sadness.
- Her description evokes a quiet village beside the sea.
Questions about evoke
What does evoke mean?
To make someone remember something or have a particular feeling or mental picture.
What is evoke in other languages?
Türkçe: çağrıştırmak · Español: evocar · Français: évoquer · Deutsch: hervorrufen · Italiano: evocare · 日本語: 呼び起こす
How do you pronounce evoke?
In American English /ɪˈvoʊk/; in British English /ɪˈvəʊk/.
How do you use evoke in a sentence?
This smell evokes memories of home. The music evoked a deep sense of sadness.
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