CEFR C1

evoke

Translation

呼び起こす / 喚起する / 思い出させる

Meaning

Evoke means to bring a memory, image, feeling, mood, or association into someone's mind. Art, smells, music, words, and places often evoke something. The learner trap is using evoke for laws or rights, where invoke is the correct verb.

Examples

  • その歌は子どものころの夏を思い出させます。
    The song evokes memories of childhood summers.
  • その写真は強い孤独感を呼び起こします。
    The photograph evokes a strong sense of loneliness.