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Present participle for to call upon (a deity or person) for help, assistance or guidance
“But to compensate, she would invoke the goddess for help with great fervor, performing an unusually large number of bows.”
Present participle for to summon or conjure up the presence of
“You cannot heal him, but you can invoke the Spirit of healing.”
Present participle for to put into effect or use
“Defendant made nine attempts to invoke his right to counsel. Each time, the interrogating officer ignored the request.”
Present participle for to induce or give rise to
“Effective leaders use symbols to invoke feelings of passion in subordinates, whereby the sight of a corporate logo or figurehead provokes strong emotional arousal.”
Present participle for to cite or name (as an example or reference)
“To celebrate my own faith, I always invoke the names of my father, Alfred, and my youngest brother, Ambrose.”
Present participle for to muster or summon up an emotion or quality
Present participle for to come into being or to have one's starting point at a certain time or place
Present participle for to evoke a memory or thought
Present participle for to evoke or call an image or memory to mind
Present participle for to take the first step into something
Present participle for to confirm or certify the truth of something, especially formally
Present participle for to cause to happen by force, especially observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation
Present participle for to request or provide direction to
Present participle for to greet by, or designate with, a name, nickname or handle
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