Evoked
/ɪˈvəʊkt/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo bring a feeling, memory, or image into your mind.
/ɪˈvəʊk/
To bring or recall a feeling, memory, or image to the conscious mind.
The photograph evoked strong emotions.
💡 Simply: Imagine you smell your grandma's cookies and suddenly you remember baking them with her! That feeling of remembering something is what 'evoke' means.
👶 For kids: To make you remember something or feel something.
More Examples
The song evoked memories of my childhood.
His speech was intended to evoke a sense of patriotism.
How It's Used
"The smell of baking bread evoked childhood memories."
"The author's descriptions of nature evoked a sense of peace."
"The painting evoked a feeling of nostalgia."
To cause a particular reaction or feeling.
/ɪˈvəʊk/
To create or produce a particular response or effect.
The policy change evoked widespread criticism.
💡 Simply: If you tell a joke that makes everyone laugh, you've 'evoked' laughter. You created that reaction.
👶 For kids: To make something happen, like a feeling.
More Examples
The artist's work aimed to evoke a sense of wonder.
His actions evoked a range of emotions.
How It's Used
"The politician's remarks were intended to evoke anger."
"The protests evoked a strong reaction from the government."
From Latin *ēvocāre* 'to call forth, summon', from *ē-* 'out' + *vocāre* 'to call'.
The word 'evoke' has been used since the 16th century and originally meant 'to summon or call forth'.
Memory tip
Think of 'evoke' like 'provoking' a memory or feeling.
Word Origin
"to call forth, summon"