invoke

[ɪnˈvəʊk]

invoke Definition

• 1. cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument.
• 2. call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration.
• 3. to make use of a law, right, etc.

Using invoke: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "invoke" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He invoked the memory of his predecessor.

• Example

  She invoked the First Amendment and refused to answer the question.

• Example

  The defendant invoked his right to remain silent.

• Example

  The priest invoked the name of the Lord.

invoke Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for invoke

• summon
• enlist
• cite
• appeal to
• call upon

Antonyms for invoke

• revoke
• cancel

Phrases with invoke

• invoke the wrath of

  to cause someone or something to become very angry

  Example

  If you don't finish your homework, you will invoke the wrath of your teacher.

• invoke a response/reaction

  to cause a particular reaction or response

  Example

  The speech invoked a strong response from the audience.

• invoke the aid/help of

  to ask for help or assistance from someone or something

  Example

  The government has invoked the aid of the military to deal with the crisis.

Origins of invoke

from Latin 'invocare', from 'in-' (expressing reversal) + 'vocare' (to call)

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Summary: invoke in Brief

To 'invoke' [ɪnˈvəʊk] is to cite or appeal to someone or something as an authority for an action or in support of an argument. It can also mean to call on a deity or spirit in prayer or for inspiration, or to make use of a law, right, etc. Examples include 'He invoked the memory of his predecessor' and 'The defendant invoked his right to remain silent.' Phrases include 'invoke the wrath of,' 'invoke a response/reaction,' and 'invoke the aid/help of.'