Hervorrufen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hervorrufen" is used as verb with the meaning of "provoke", "cause" or "elicit".

Essential properties of "hervorrufen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: hervorrufen
  • Simple past: rief hervor
  • Participle: hervorgerufen

See full conjugation of hervorrufen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "hervorrufen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cause or elicit a reaction or feeling"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein Verhalten rief bei allen Anwesenden Empörung hervor.His behavior provoked indignation among all present.
  2. Die Nachricht rief große Freude in der Familie hervor.The news caused great joy in the family.
  3. Der Unfall rief eine heftige Diskussion über Verkehrssicherheit hervor.The accident provoked a heated discussion about road safety.

2.) "To evoke memories or bring something to mind"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Geruch rief Erinnerungen an meine Kindheit hervor.The smell evoked memories of my childhood.
  2. Das Lied rief bei ihr nostalgische Gefühle hervor.The song evoked nostalgic feelings in her.
  3. Der Film ruft die Atmosphäre der 1950er Jahre hervor.The film evokes the atmosphere of the 1950s.
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