Word
evoke
US/iˈvoʊk/
UK/ɪvˈəʊk/
Definitions
01to bring to mind
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to make you remember or imagine something, like a feeling or a picture.
v. to summon or call forth a mental image, memory, or emotional state in the mind of another.
日本語:呼び起こす※
“The smell of fresh bread always evokes happy memories of my childhood.”
“The author's descriptive prose evokes a vivid sense of isolation, perfectly capturing the atmosphere of the remote island.”
Usage
This verb is transitive and always takes a direct object, usually an abstract noun like 'memory', 'feeling', or 'image'.
02to elicit a response
C1 · Advanced Formal
v. to cause a particular reaction or response from people.
v. to elicit or provoke a specific reaction, response, or manifestation.
“The new law evoked a strong protest from the local community.”
“The senator's controversial remarks evoked an immediate and sharp rebuke from both sides of the political aisle.”
Usage
Often used in formal contexts to describe the cause of a public or emotional reaction.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “evoke” in context.
Verb
01. evoke a powerful response
“The artist's latest exhibition evoked a powerful response from the critics.”
verb + adj + noun
02. evoke a sense of nostalgia
“The old photographs of the seaside town evoked a deep sense of nostalgia in the elderly man.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
03. evoke memories of childhood
“The scent of freshly baked bread always evokes memories of my childhood in the countryside.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
04. powerfully evoke an atmosphere
“The author's descriptive prose powerfully evokes the atmosphere of 19th-century London.”
adv + verb
Adverb
05. instantly evoke a feeling
“Certain songs can instantly evoke a feeling of joy or sadness depending on your mood.”
adv + verb
06. vividly evoke the past
“The documentary vividly evokes the past through rare archival footage and interviews.”
adv + verb
Real-World Examples
“The events evoked days decades ago when Israel was widely admired for its plucky survival against the odds and for taking on hijackers.” “The sprawling narrative is anchored by a single spoken voice over a loudspeaker, evoking Kane’s authorial presence.” “Plan a visit, snap that town-sign photo, and consider the timeless questions the name evokes.” “I Pray 4 U evokes the frisky joy of Jayda G, and Machete, dwelling on defiant post-breakup rebirth, slices like a laser through the night sky.” Etymology
From French évoquer, from Latin ēvocō (“to call out, summon”), from ex (“out”) and vocō (“call”). Akin to voice.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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