Evoke
/ɪˈvoʊk/noun
To bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind.
Did you know?The term 'evoke' comes from the Latin 'evocare', which was used in ancient rituals to summon divine or supernatural forces.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
evocare
“To call out or summon.”
Old French
Old French
evoker
“To call forth or summon.”
Middle English
Middle English
evoken
“To call to mind or awaken.”
Modern English
English
evoke
“To bring a memory or feeling to the surface.”
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