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to evoke
01
to call forth or elicit emotions, feelings, or responses, often in a powerful or vivid manner
Transitive: to evoke an emotion or emotional reaction
Examples
The painting was carefully crafted to evoke a sense of nostalgia, reminding viewers of their childhood.
02
to cause someone to recall a memory, feeling, etc.
Transitive: to evoke a memory or sensation
Examples
The old song playing on the radio never failed to evoke memories of their first dance.
03
to infer, derive, or interpret a principle, meaning, or conclusion from evidence or context
Examples
Scholars evoked the rule from patterns in the texts.
04
to summon or call upon a spirit, deity, or supernatural presence, often through ritual or prayer
Transitive: to evoke a spirit or deity
Examples
The priest conducted a sacred ceremony to evoke the spirits of the ancestors and seek their guidance.
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