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- Dictionaryinvoke/ɪnˈvəʊk/
verb
- 1. call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration. Similar
- 2. cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument: "the antiquated defence of insanity is rarely invoked in England" Similar Opposite
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INVOKE definition: 1. to use a law in order to achieve something, or to mention something in order to explain…. Learn more.
1. a. : to petition for help or support. b. : to appeal to or cite as authority. 2. : to call forth by incantation : conjure. 3. : to make an earnest request for : solicit. 4. : to put into effect or operation : implement. 5. : bring about, cause. invoker noun. Did you know? evoke or invoke?
If you invoke something such as a principle, a saying, or a famous person, you refer to them in order to support your argument.
invoke something (against somebody) to mention or use a law, rule, etc. as a reason for doing something. It is unlikely that libel laws will be invoked. Want to learn more?
to use a law in order to achieve something, or to mention something in order to explain something or to support your opinion or action: Police can invoke the law to regulate access to these places. to request help from someone, especially a god, when you want to improve a situation: Their sacred dance is performed to invoke ancient gods.
Invoke definition: to call for with earnest desire; make supplication or pray for. See examples of INVOKE used in a sentence.
To invoke is to call up something such as a law, a higher power, or even a ghost. In court, you might invoke the Fifth Amendment (the right not to say something that will make you look bad) if you don't want to talk.
