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Meaning of Invoked
The primary meaning of the word "invoked" is to call upon something or someone for help, support, or justification.
Definitions
- To call upon a person, spirit, or deity for help, support, or justification
- * To cite or quote a law, rule, or precedent as a justification or explanation for something
- * To summon or conjure up a feeling, memory, or image
Etymology of Invoked
The word "invoked" comes from the Latin "invocare", which means "to call upon" or "to invoke"
The Latin "invocare" is a combination of "in" (meaning "on" or "upon") and "vocare" (meaning "to call")
The word "invoked" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of calling upon a higher power or authority for help or guidance
Example Uses
- The priest invoked the name of God during the ceremony
- * The lawyer invoked the Fifth Amendment to protect her client's rights
- * The smell of freshly baked cookies invoked memories of her childhood
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ignored
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