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- [in-vuh-key-shuh n]
- /ˌɪn vəˈkeɪ ʃən/
- /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-vuh-key-shuh n]
- /ˌɪn vəˈkeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of invocation word
- noun invocation the act of invoking or calling upon a deity, spirit, etc., for aid, protection, inspiration, or the like; supplication. 1
- noun invocation any petitioning or supplication for help or aid. 1
- noun invocation a form of prayer invoking God's presence, especially one said at the beginning of a religious service or public ceremony. 1
- noun invocation an entreaty for aid and guidance from a Muse, deity, etc., at the beginning of an epic or epiclike poem. 1
- noun invocation the act of calling upon a spirit by incantation. 1
- noun invocation the magic formula used to conjure up a spirit; incantation. 1
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Origin of invocation
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English invocacio(u)n < Latin invocātiōn- (stem of invocātiō). See invocate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Invocation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
invocation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
invocation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for invocation
noun invocation
- hocus-pocus — a meaningless chant or expression used in conjuring or incantation.
- abracadabra — Abracadabra is a word that someone says when they are performing a magic trick in order to make the magic happen.
- hoodoo — voodoo.
- calling — A calling is a profession or career which someone is strongly attracted to, especially one which involves helping other people.
- command — If someone in authority commands you to do something, they tell you that you must do it.
Antonyms for invocation
noun invocation
- revocation — the act of revoking; annulment.
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