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Meaning of the word invoke in English

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invoke

US /ɪnˈvoʊk/
UK /ɪnˈvoʊk/
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Verb

1.

cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument

Example:
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He invoked the Fifth Amendment, refusing to answer questions.
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The lawyer invoked a previous case to support his argument.
Synonym:
appeal tocall onresort torefer tocite
2.

call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration

Example:
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The priest invoked the blessings of the gods.
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They performed a ritual to invoke ancient spirits.
Synonym:
call uponpray tosupplicateconjureevoke
3.

call forth (a feeling, memory, or image) into the mind

Example:
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The old song invoked memories of her childhood.
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His speech invoked a sense of patriotism in the crowd.
Synonym:
evokearouseelicitcall forthsummon
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