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Verb: invoke in'vowk- Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
- raise, conjure, conjure up, evoke, stir, call down, arouse, bring up, put forward, call forth - Cite as an authority; resort to
"He invoked the law that would save him"; "She invoked an ancient law" - appeal - Request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
"Invoke God in times of trouble" - appeal
Derived forms: invoked, invokes, invoking See also: invocation Type of: advert, bespeak, bring up, call for, cite, create, make, mention, name, quest, refer, request Encyclopedia: Invoke |