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- [in-vohk]
- /ɪnˈvoʊk/
- /ɪnˈvəʊk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-vohk]
- /ɪnˈvoʊk/
Definitions of invoked word
- verb with object invoked to call for with earnest desire; make supplication or pray for: to invoke God's mercy. 1
- verb with object invoked to call on (a deity, Muse, etc.), as in prayer or supplication. 1
- verb with object invoked to declare to be binding or in effect: to invoke the law; to invoke a veto. 1
- verb with object invoked to appeal to, as for confirmation. 1
- verb with object invoked to petition or call on for help or aid. 1
- verb with object invoked to call forth or upon (a spirit) by incantation. 1
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Origin of invoked
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 Invoked
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adjective
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invoked 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for invoked
adjective invoked
- enforced — Caused by necessity or force ; compulsory.
Antonyms for invoked
verb invoked
- answered — Simple past tense and past participle of answer.
- gave — simple past tense of give.
- replied — to make answer in words or writing; answer; respond: to reply to a question.
- ignored — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- neglected — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
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