Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in-vohk]
- /ɪnˈvoʊk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in-vohk]
- /ɪnˈvoʊk/
Definitions of invocable word
- verb with object invocable to call for with earnest desire; make supplication or pray for: to invoke God's mercy. 1
- verb with object invocable to call on (a deity, Muse, etc.), as in prayer or supplication. 1
- verb with object invocable to declare to be binding or in effect: to invoke the law; to invoke a veto. 1
- verb with object invocable to appeal to, as for confirmation. 1
- verb with object invocable to petition or call on for help or aid. 1
- verb with object invocable to call forth or upon (a spirit) by incantation. 1
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Origin of invocable
First appearance:
before 1480 One of the 25% oldest English words
1480-90; < Latin invocāre, equivalent to in- in-2 + vocāre to call, akin to vōx voice
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Parts of speech for Invocable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
invocable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
invocable usage trend in Literature
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