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evoked

v.
C1 Advanced US //iˈvoʊkt// UK //ɪvˈəʊkt// evoked

v. to bring a feeling, memory, or image into your mind. You use this when something like a smell or a song makes you remember something clearly.

v. to elicit or call forth a mental image, memory, or emotional response. Transitive; typically takes an abstract noun phrase as its direct object.


SIMPLE

The old song evoked happy memories of my childhood.

CONTEXTUAL

The smell of fresh bread evoked a strong sense of nostalgia for her grandmother's kitchen.

COMPLEX

The director's use of stark lighting and a minimalist score evoked a feeling of isolation that resonated deeply with the audience throughout the performance.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, usually an abstract noun like 'memory', 'feeling', or 'response'.

Pitfall

The movie was evoked of my past.The movie evoked my past.Evoke is a transitive verb and does not take the preposition 'of' before its object.

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