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evocations


Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of calling forth or summoning, especially supernatural beings or powers.

    - "The sorcerer performed an evocation to summon the demon."
    - "The ritual involved various evocations to invoke the gods."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with evocations
occasions , recollections , devotions
Variants
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evocation , evocations , evocator , evocators
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'evocare', meaning 'to call out' or 'to summon'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'evocation' is also used in psychology to describe the process of recalling memories or emotions.

  2. In the Harry Potter series, 'Evocation' is a spell used to bring objects or beings to the caster.


Related Concepts
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  1. Invocation: An invocation is a prayer or call to a deity or other entity, often used to seek protection, guidance, or blessing.

  2. Evoke: To bring forth or call forth, especially emotions or memories.


Culture
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In various religious and spiritual practices, evocations are used to communicate with deities, spirits, or other entities. In literature, the term 'evocation' can also refer to the process of bringing something to mind or creating a vivid mental image.

How to Memorize "evocations"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize an evocation, imagine a scene where a sorcerer or priest is performing a ritual to summon a supernatural being. Visualize the symbols, incantations, and offerings used in the ritual.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'evocation' with the idea of summoning or calling forth. Think of the word 'invocation' and how it relates to the concept of evocation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Evoke, evoke, evoke, to call forth, invoke' to remember the meaning of the word.


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