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To have mustered
To have caused something to exist or come about
Past tense for to call upon (a deity or person) for help, assistance or guidance
“But to compensate, she would invoke the goddess for help with great fervor, performing an unusually large number of bows.”
Past tense for to summon or conjure up the presence of
“You cannot heal him, but you can invoke the Spirit of healing.”
Past tense for to put into effect or use
“Defendant made nine attempts to invoke his right to counsel. Each time, the interrogating officer ignored the request.”
Past tense for to induce or give rise to
“Effective leaders use symbols to invoke feelings of passion in subordinates, whereby the sight of a corporate logo or figurehead provokes strong emotional arousal.”
Past tense for to cite or name (as an example or reference)
“To celebrate my own faith, I always invoke the names of my father, Alfred, and my youngest brother, Ambrose.”
Past tense for to come into being or to have one's starting point at a certain time or place
Past tense for to evoke a memory or thought
Past tense for to take the first step into something
Past tense for to confirm or certify the truth of something, especially formally
Past tense for to invoke or call as one's witness
Past tense for to cause to happen by force, especially observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation
Having been imposed or established by authority
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