evoke

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e·voke / iˈvōk/ • v. [tr.] bring or recall to the conscious mind: the sight of American asters evokes pleasant memories of childhood. ∎  elicit (a response): the awkward kid who evoked giggles from his sisters.DERIVATIVES: ev·o·ca·tion / ˌēvōˈkāshən; ˌevə-/ n.e·vok·er n.