to call (something) forth or up
Her speech evoked a lively response
to bring (something) to mind or recollection, esp imaginatively or poignantly
This place evokes memories of happier years
to summon (a spirit, etc) by invocation
to cite (something), esp with approval or for support
evoker noun
[French évoquer from Latin evocare, from ex-1 + vocare to call]