invoke
pronunciation
How to pronounce invoke in British English:
UK [ɪnˈvəʊk]
How to pronounce invoke in American English:
US [ɪnˈvoʊk]
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- Verb:
- evoke or call forth, with or as if by magic
- cite as an authority; resort to
- request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
Word Origin
- invoke
- invoke: see vocation
- invoke (v.)
- late 15c., from Middle French envoquer (12c.), from Latin invocare "call upon, implore," from in- "upon" (see in- (2)) + vocare "to call," related to vox (genitive vocis) "voice" (see voice (n.)). Related: Invoked; invoking.
Example
- 1. You 've said there is no reason to invoke god to light the blue touchpaper .
- 2. The right colors will invoke pleasing thoughts and emotions in association with your product .
- 3. And won 't they invoke the rights of ordinary people without burdening themselves with the responsibilities ?
- 4. If you are willing to invoke confusion , bewilderment and a sudden urge in others to change the subject , you could consider an extra source of income in these crunchy times : life modelling .
- 5. President lula frequently talks about how important democracy is , and members of his government invoke their experience of exile or imprisonment at the hands of brazil 's former military government .