evocation
noun/ˌɛvəˈkeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #18,812 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the act of bringing a memory, feeling, or image to mind.
Example sentence
The old photograph served as a powerful evocation of childhood summers by the sea.
Synonyms & related words
- recall
- reminder
- recollection
- awakening
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