Definitions
- Referring to the act of creating something out of nothing, often through magic or imagination. - Describing the process of bringing forth a memory or image in one's mind. - Talking about the act of summoning or calling upon a spirit or supernatural entity.
- Referring to the act of calling upon a higher power or deity for assistance or guidance. - Describing the process of citing or referring to a law, rule, or principle to support an argument or claim. - Talking about the act of summoning or calling upon a particular emotion or feeling.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve calling upon something.
- 2Both can be used in a figurative or literal sense.
- 3Both can be used to create a certain atmosphere or feeling.
- 4Both can be used to support an argument or claim.
- 5Both can be used in religious or spiritual contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Conjure emphasizes the creation of something out of nothing, while invoke focuses on calling upon a higher power or authority.
- 2Usage: Conjure is typically used in the context of magic or imagination, while invoke is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 3Tone: Conjure can have a playful or whimsical tone, while invoke can have a more serious or formal tone.
- 4Meaning: Conjure can refer to creating something tangible or intangible, while invoke typically refers to calling upon a higher power or authority.
Remember this!
Conjure and invoke both involve calling upon something, but they differ in their focus, usage, tone, meaning, and etymology. Conjure emphasizes the creation of something out of nothing, often through magic or imagination, while invoke focuses on calling upon a higher power or authority. Conjure is typically used in the context of magic or imagination, while invoke is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
