evoke

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To bring a feeling, memory, or image into someone's mind.

   The smell of fresh bread evoked memories of his childhood.

2. 2
   verb

   To produce or draw out a particular reaction or response.

   Her speech evoked loud cheers from the audience.

From French évoquer, from Latin ēvocō (“to call out, summon”), from ex (“out”) and vocō (“call”). Akin to voice.

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