hervor|rufen
Translation
to cause, to evoke, to elicit, to give rise to
Examples
Das Foto ruft schöne Erinnerungen hervor.
The photo evokes beautiful memories.
Sein Verhalten ruft Kritik hervor.
His behavior causes criticism.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to cause sth. The medicine can cause side effects.
((sth.)) ((in sb.)) to evoke sth. in sb. The movie evoked sadness in me.
Similar Words
verursachen (to cause), auslösen (to trigger), bewirken (to bring about)
Etymology
From 'hervor-' (forth, out) and 'rufen' (to call). The literal meaning is 'to call forth'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'calling forth' ('hervorrufen') a response. A certain smell can 'call forth' a memory.