evoke

Definition

To call out; to draw out or bring forth.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "Being here evokes long forgotten memories."
• "Seeing this happen equally evokes fear and anger in me."
• "The book evokes a detailed and lively picture of what life was like in the 19th century."

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