evoke

Evoke means to bring up memories or feelings from the past.

When we use the word evoke, it usually means that something triggers us to remember something from our past. For example, if someone plays a song that you loved as a child, it might evoke happy memories of dancing with your family at a wedding. If you smell freshly baked cookies, it could evoke memories of baking with your grandmother when you were young. Sometimes, evoking memories can be bittersweet - like remembering a favorite pet who passed away. The word 'evoke' is often used in writing or art to describe how something inspires people's emotions.