October 9, 2026
evoke
/ɪˈvəʊk/verb
To bring out a feeling, memory, or response; to call something forth.
Example sentences
- “The old photographs evoked memories of our summer trips.”
- “The film's soundtrack evokes the excitement of the 1980s.”
Confusable with 'invoke': you evoke memories and moods, but invoke rules, gods, or authority, calling on them deliberately.