C1verbformalartsemotions
US/ɪˈvoʊk/
UK/ɪˈvəʊk/
to bring a feeling, memory or image into someone's mind
In context
The smell of fish sauce always evokes memories of my grandmother's kitchen.
The film's soft colours evoke a sense of calm and nostalgia.
His speech evoked strong emotions in the audience.
Words that go with evoke
verb + noun
- evoke memoriesOld photos can evoke memories you thought you had lost.
- evoke a senseThe hotel's design evokes a sense of luxury.
- evoke emotionsGood music can evoke emotions without any words.
- evoke imagesThe word 'island' evokes images of white sand and blue sea.
- evoke a responseThe advert was designed to evoke an emotional response.
- evoke sympathyThe story of the lost dog evoked sympathy from thousands of readers.