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invoke

/ɪn'voʊk/

Synonyms of invoke Antonyms of invoke Examples of invoke Usage of invoke Parts of invoke Definition that contains invoke Words sounding like invoke Explanation of invoke

verb
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
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Similar:

arouse bring up call down call forth conjure conjure up evoke put forward raise stir

type of:
summon call up
verb
request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
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appeal

type of:
bespeak request ask for call for quest
verb
cite as an authority; resort to
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"He invoked the law that would save him" "She invoked an ancient law"

Similar:

appeal

type of:
advert cite refer name bring up mention

Examples of invoke

"He invoked the law that would save him"
"She invoked an ancient law"