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What is another word for Invoke? – 247 Invoke Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    invoke call summon conjure evoke cite quote reference mention name appeal solicit petition pray implore entreat beseech supplicate conjure up bring up raise arouse awaken stir kindle ignite spark elicit provoke induce prompt suggest propose request demand command order instruct direct bid invite ask solicit implore beg plead entreat supplicate importune invoke conjure summon call beckon hail page signal notify alert inform apprise notify warn advise caution forewarn summon convene convoke assemble gather muster mobilize rally call invoke appeal solicit petition pray implore entreat beseech supplicate

    Meaning of Invoke

    The primary meaning of the word "invoke" is to call upon or appeal to someone or something for help, support, or guidance.

    Definitions

    • To call upon a person, spirit, or deity for help, support, or guidance
    • To cite or quote someone or something as an authority or example
    • To use a law, rule, or principle to support or justify an action
    • To bring something into operation or effect

    Etymology of Invoke

    The word "invoke" comes from the Latin "invocare", which means "to call upon"
    It is a combination of "in" (meaning "on" or "upon") and "vocare" (meaning "to call")
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially in a religious context to refer to calling upon a deity or spirit for help or guidance

    Example Uses

    • The priest invoked the name of God during the ceremony
    • She invoked the law to protect her rights
    • The company invoked a clause in the contract to cancel the deal
    • The artist invoked the spirit of creativity to inspire her work

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    dismiss reject refuse deny ignore overlook neglect abandon forsake relinquish waive renounce repudiate spurn scorn disdain disregard dismiss cancel revoke annul abolish repeal retract withdraw recall rescind negate contradict oppose resist defy refuse decline abstain forbear desist cease stop halt discontinue

    Related Nouns

    invocation summons call appeal petition prayer plea entreaty supplication solicitation request demand command instruction direction bid invitation citation reference quote allusion evocation conjuration conjuring spell incantation ritual ceremony rite sacrament service worship devotion homage

    Related Verbs

    invoke call summon conjure evoke cite quote reference mention name appeal solicit petition pray implore entreat beseech supplicate conjure up bring up raise arouse awaken stir kindle ignite spark elicit provoke induce prompt suggest propose request demand command order instruct direct bid invite ask solicit implore beg plead entreat supplicate importune

    Related Adjectives

    invocational summonable callable citable quotable referential mentionable namable appealable solicitable petitionable prayerful pleading entreating beseeching supplicant conjurable evocable provokable inducible promptable suggestible proposable requestable demandable commandable orderable instructable directable bidable invitational askable solicitable implorable beggable pleadable entreatable supplicatable importunable