to invoke
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈvoʊk/

Definition & Meaning of "invoke"in English

to invoke
01

to call forth or summon a spirit, often through magical words, rituals, or incantations

Transitive: to invoke a spirit
to invoke definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
invoke
3rd person singular
invokes
Present participle
invoking
Past simple
invoked
Past participle
invoked
02

to mention someone or something of prominence as a support or reason for an argument or action

Transitive: to invoke sth
03

to urgently or fervently ask or call for something

Transitive: to invoke sth
04

to bring about or cause something to happen

Transitive: to invoke sth
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