invoke

verb
UK: /ɪnˈvəʊk/
US: /ɪnˈvoʊk/

  1. To ask for help from a higher power, like a god or spirit.

    1. They invoke their gods for good fortune.
    2. During the ritual, the shaman will invoke the spirits of ancestors.

  2. To mention or use a law, rule, or agreement to support what you are doing or saying.

    1. You can invoke your right to remain silent.
    2. The lawyer decided to invoke a clause in the contract to defend his client.

  3. To create a particular feeling or image in someone's mind.

    1. The music can invoke feelings of peace.
    2. His speech invoked memories of a more prosperous era for many people.

Synonyms

cite appeal evoke arouse muster conjure
invoke transitive-verb

  1. To put a program or function into action.

    1. You invoke the method by calling its name.
    2. To invoke this function, simply type the command and press enter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "invoke" in English means: To ask for help from a higher power, like a god or spirit., To mention or use a law, rule, or agreement to support what you are doing or saying., To create a particular feeling or image in someone's mind..

The phonetic transcription of "invoke" is /ɪnˈvəʊk/ in British English and /ɪnˈvoʊk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "invoke": cite, appeal, evoke, arouse, muster, conjure.

Example usage of "invoke": "They invoke their gods for good fortune.". More examples on the page.