Evoke

Pronunciation: /ɪˈvoʊk/

Definitions of evoke

verb to bring or recall to the conscious mind; elicit or draw out

Example Sentences

A1 The smell of fresh bread baking in the oven evokes memories of my grandmother's kitchen.

A2 The old photograph evoked feelings of nostalgia for the good old days.

B1 The painting evokes a sense of peace and tranquility with its calming colors.

B2 The music from the movie soundtrack evokes strong emotions and enhances the viewing experience.

C1 The novel's vivid descriptions evoke a strong sense of place, transporting the reader to a different world.

C2 The artist's work evokes deep philosophical questions about the nature of existence and reality.

Examples of evoke in a Sentence

formal The artist's use of color and light in the painting helps evoke a sense of tranquility.

informal The movie scene really evoked some strong emotions in me.

slang That song always evokes memories of my high school days.

figurative The smell of fresh-baked cookies can evoke feelings of nostalgia and comfort.

Grammatical Forms of evoke

• past tense: evoked
• plural: evoke
• comparative: more evocative
• superlative: most evocative
• present tense: evokes
• future tense: will evoke
• perfect tense: has evoked
• continuous tense: is evoking
• singular: evokes
• positive degree: evocative
• infinitive: to evoke
• gerund: evoking
• participle: evoked

Origin and Evolution of evoke

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'evoke' originated from the Latin word 'evocare', which means to call forth or summon.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'evoke' has retained its original meaning of calling forth or summoning, but has also come to be used more broadly to refer to bringing a memory, feeling, or image to mind.