Definitions
- Referring to the act of calling upon a higher power or deity for assistance or guidance. - Describing a formal prayer or request made at the beginning of a religious ceremony or event. - Talking about the use of magic spells or incantations to summon supernatural forces or spirits.
- Referring to the act of humbly and earnestly asking for something, often from a higher power or authority. - Describing a plea or request for mercy, forgiveness, or help. - Talking about a prayer or entreaty made in a time of need or desperation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making a request or appeal for assistance or guidance.
- 2Both can be directed towards a higher power or authority.
- 3Both can be used in religious or spiritual contexts.
- 4Both imply a sense of humility and earnestness in the request.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Invocation emphasizes calling upon a higher power or deity, while supplication emphasizes the act of humbly asking for something.
- 2Formality: Invocation is often associated with formal religious or ceremonial contexts, while supplication can be used in both formal and informal settings.
- 3Purpose: Invocation is often used to seek guidance or assistance, while supplication is often used to ask for mercy, forgiveness, or help.
- 4Connotation: Invocation can have a positive or neutral connotation, while supplication can have a more negative connotation, implying a sense of desperation or neediness.
- 5Usage: Invocation is less common than supplication in everyday language and is often reserved for specific contexts such as religious ceremonies or magical practices.
Remember this!
Invocation and supplication are both words that describe the act of making a request or appeal for assistance or guidance. However, invocation emphasizes calling upon a higher power or deity, often in a formal or ceremonial context, while supplication emphasizes the act of humbly asking for something, often in a more general sense. Additionally, invocation is less common and has a narrower usage than supplication.
