evoke
/ɪˈvəʊk/
Group 23Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To bring or recall to the conscious mind; to invoke or call forth GRE
Example in Context
The memorial's stark design was intended to evoke the suffering of the victims without romanticizing or sentimentalizing their experience.
Synonyms
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Etymology
To call forth or bring out memories or feelings.
- e- (Latin) — out
- vocare (Latin) — to call
Memory Aid
🔮Sounds like “e-voke”
When you E-VOKE your inner wizard, you can summon memories like pulling rabbits out of a hat!
Visual Association
🎭A magician waving his wand and making memories float out like colorful balloons into the sky.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “evoke” mean on the GRE?
evoke (verb) means “To bring or recall to the conscious mind; to invoke or call forth”. The memorial's stark design was intended to evoke the suffering of the victims without romanticizing or sentimentalizing their experience.
How to remember “evoke” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “evoke” sounds like “e-voke”. When you E-VOKE your inner wizard, you can summon memories like pulling rabbits out of a hat!
What are synonyms for “evoke”?
Common synonyms: bring up, trigger, stir.