invoke
US /ɪnˈvoʊk/
UK /ɪnˈvoʊk/
1.
invocar, citar, apelar a
cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument
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He invoked the Fifth Amendment, refusing to answer questions.
Ele invocou a Quinta Emenda, recusando-se a responder perguntas.
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The lawyer invoked a previous case to support his argument.
O advogado invocou um caso anterior para apoiar seu argumento.
2.
invocar, chamar, evocar
call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration
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The priest invoked the blessings of the gods.
O sacerdote invocou as bênçãos dos deuses.
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They performed a ritual to invoke ancient spirits.
Eles realizaram um ritual para invocar espíritos antigos.
3.
evocar, suscitar, despertar
call forth (a feeling, memory, or image) into the mind
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The old song invoked memories of her childhood.
A velha canção evocou memórias de sua infância.
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His speech invoked a sense of patriotism in the crowd.
Seu discurso invocou um senso de patriotismo na multidão.