evoke
Translation
evoke, elicit, call forth
Examples
The smell of cinnamon evokes memories of my childhood.
The smell of cinnamon evokes memories of my childhood.
His speech evoked a strong emotional response from the crowd.
His speech evoked a strong emotional response from the crowd.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to bring (a feeling, memory, or image) into the mind. The smell of cinnamon evokes memories of my childhood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: elicit, arouse, kindle, provoke
Etymology
From Latin 'evocare' (to call out), from e- (out) + vocare (to call).
Memory Tips
Think of 'e-voke' as 'out-voice' – calling a memory or feeling out from within.