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- [in-vohk]
- /ɪnˈvoʊk/
- /ɪnˈvəʊk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-vohk]
- /ɪnˈvoʊk/
Definitions of invoke word
- verb with object invoke to call for with earnest desire; make supplication or pray for: to invoke God's mercy. 1
- verb with object invoke to call on (a deity, Muse, etc.), as in prayer or supplication. 1
- verb with object invoke to declare to be binding or in effect: to invoke the law; to invoke a veto. 1
- verb with object invoke to appeal to, as for confirmation. 1
- verb with object invoke to petition or call on for help or aid. 1
- verb with object invoke to call forth or upon (a spirit) by incantation. 1
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Origin of invoke
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 Invoke
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invoke 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
invoke usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for invoke
verb invoke
- conjure — If you conjure something out of nothing, you make it appear as if by magic.
- beseech — If you beseech someone to do something, you ask them very eagerly and anxiously.
- pray — to offer devout petition, praise, thanks, etc., to (God or an object of worship).
- request — the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition: At his request, they left.
- beg — If you beg someone to do something, you ask them very anxiously or eagerly to do it.
Antonyms for invoke
verb invoke
- reply — followup
- give — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
- answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
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