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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.”
To summon or conjure up the presence of
“You cannot heal him, but you can invoke the Spirit of healing.”
To put into effect or use
“Defendant made nine attempts to invoke his right to counsel. Each time, the interrogating officer ignored the request.”
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.”
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.”
To muster or summon up an emotion or quality
To come into being or to have one's starting point at a certain time or place
To evoke a memory or thought
To evoke or call an image or memory to mind
To take the first step into something
To confirm or certify the truth of something, especially formally
To cause to happen by force, especially observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation
To request or provide direction to
To greet by, or designate with, a name, nickname or handle
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