Evoke
Definition
(verb) To bring or recall a memory, feeling, or image to mind
Examples
“The old photograph evoked memories of their childhood summers by the beach.”
“That song still evokes my first breakup.”
“Her name evoked nothing for me.”
“The smell of wet pine evokes the cabin in Maine.”
“His story evoked a weird mix of anger and pity in me.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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