Acts of beseeching or expressing reverence, involving invocations, petitions, or responses
“Arviragus and Elidurus march forth, with Evelinus's pathetic invocation to the Gods for their joint safety.”
Plural for a mystical term, phrase or formula believed to have magical powers
“The whip takes effect when the practitioner lashes the air with it while reciting an invocation.”
Plural for the citing or mentioning someone or something
“This affinity almost declares itself when he quotes Orwell endorsing Milton's invocation of the known rules of ancient liberty.”
Plural for the act of conjuring or bringing about, typically in a mystical or divine manner
“The most important Mixtec ritual is also directed toward the invocation of rain.”
Plural for a prayer asking for divine blessing
Plural for a call (sometimes personal) towards a particular way of life or career
Plural for singing, especially as a chant is sung
Plural for a public lecture or reading, especially delivered at a college or university
Plural for a (typically religious) rite or ceremony
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