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evoke

CEFR: C1

To bring a strong memory, mental image, spiritual presence, or deep emotion to the conscious mind through art or music.

Synonyms

elicit
conjure up
invoke

Common Collocations

evoke memories
evoke emotions
evoke imagery

Example Sentence

The melancholic sound of the nose flute was intended to evoke the spiritual presence of ancestral spirits.

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