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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.
The music, with its haunting melody, had the ability to evoke a wide range of emotions in the listeners.
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.
The antique furniture in the attic had the power to evoke tales of family gatherings and celebrations.
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.
The teacher evoked the meaning of the passage through careful questioning.
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.
In the ancient ritual, the shaman would evoke the power of nature spirits to bring healing to the community.
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