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invocating

in·vo·cate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-vuh-keyt]
    • /ˈɪn vəˌkeɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-vuh-keyt]
    • /ˈɪn vəˌkeɪt/

Definitions of invocating word

  • abbreviation INVOCATING invoke. 1
  • verb invocating present participle of invocate. 0

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Origin of invocating

First appearance:

before 1520
One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin invocātus (past participle of invocāre to call upon, invoke), equivalent to in- in-2 + vocā(re) to call + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Invocating

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

invocating popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

invocating usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for invocating

verb invocating

  • recite — to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner: to recite a lesson.
  • ask — If you ask someone something, you say something to them in the form of a question because you want to know the answer.
  • beseech — If you beseech someone to do something, you ask them very eagerly and anxiously.
  • urge — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
  • sue — to institute a process in law against; bring a civil action against: to sue someone for damages.

Antonyms for invocating

verb invocating

  • refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
  • answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.

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