invoke
[ in-vohk ]
/ ɪnˈvoʊk /
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verb (used with object), in·voked, in·vok·ing.
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British Dictionary definitions for invoke
invoke
/ (ɪnˈvəʊk) /
verb (tr)
to call upon (an agent, esp God or another deity) for help, inspiration, etc
to put (a law, penalty, etc) into usethe union invoked the dispute procedure
to appeal to (an outside agent or authority) for confirmation, corroboration, etc
to implore or beg (help, etc)
to summon (a spirit, demon, etc); conjure up
Derived forms of invoke
invocable, adjectiveinvoker, nounWord Origin for invoke
C15: from Latin invocāre to call upon, appeal to, from vocāre to call
usage for invoke
Invoke is sometimes wrongly used where evoke is meant: this proposal evoked (not invoked) a strong reaction
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