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to invoke
01
to call forth or summon a spirit, often through magical words, rituals, or incantations
Transitive: to invoke a spirit
Examples
The witch invoked the spirit of the ancient forest with a chant under the full moon.
They gathered around the circle to invoke the spirits of their ancestors.
02
to mention someone or something of prominence as a support or reason for an argument or action
Transitive: to invoke sth
Examples
She invoked the words of Gandhi to inspire her audience during the speech.
The lawyer invoked precedent to strengthen her argument in court.
03
to urgently or fervently ask or call for something
Transitive: to invoke sth
Examples
The community invoked the government ’s help after the devastating flood.
The people invoked peace, hoping for an end to the ongoing conflict.
04
to bring about or cause something to happen
Transitive: to invoke sth
Examples
The speech invoked strong emotions in the crowd, leading to spontaneous applause.
His actions invoked a sense of urgency in the team to act quickly.
