Synonyms for invoke
ɪnˈvoʊkin·voke

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1. invokeverb

   Synonyms:
   invocate

2. invokeverb

   To call upon (a person, especially a god) for help, assistance or guidance.

   Synonyms:
   invocate

3. invokeverb

   To appeal for validation to a (notably cited) authority.

   In certain Christian circles invoking the Bible constitutes irrefutable proof.

   Synonyms:
   invocate

4. invokeverb

   To conjure up with incantations.

   This satanist ritual invokes Beelzebub.

   Synonyms:
   invocate

5. invokeverb

   To bring about as an inevitable consequence.

   Blasphemy is taboo as it may invoke divine wrath.

   Synonyms:
   invocate

6. invokeverb

   To solicit, petition for, appeal to a favorable attitude.

   The envoy invoked the King of Kings's magnanimity to reduce his province's tribute after another draught.

   Synonyms:
   invocate

7. invokeverb

   To cause (a program or subroutine) to execute.

   Interactive programs let the users enter choices and invoke the corresponding routines.

   Synonyms:
   invocate

8. invokeverb

   Synonyms:
   execute, run, call

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1. invoke

   To pray, in the religious sense, is devoutly to address the Supreme Being with reverent petition for divine grace or any favor or blessing, and in the fullest sense with thanksgiving and praise for the divine goodness and mercy; the once common use of the word to express any earnest request, as "I pray you to come in," is now rare, unless in writings molded on older literature, or in certain phrases, as "Pray sit down;" even in these "please" is more common; "I beg you" is also frequently used, as expressing a polite humility of request. Beseech and entreat express great earnestness of petition; implore and supplicate denote the utmost fervency and intensity, supplicate implying also humility. Compare ASK; PLEAD.

   Synonyms:
   ask, beg, beseech, bid, call upon, conjure, entreat, implore, importune, petition, plead, pray, request, supplicate

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1. invoke

   Synonyms:
   summon, call, imprecate, conjure, invite, challenge, invocate, implore, beseech, appeal to

   Antonyms:
   deprecate, ignore, warn, inhibit, elude, defy, deter

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1. raise, conjure, conjure up, invoke, evoke, stir, call down, arouse, bring up, put forward, call forthverb

   summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

   "raise the specter of unemployment"; "he conjured wild birds in the air"; "call down the spirits from the mountain"

   Synonyms:
   elevate, resurrect, nominate, reproof, entreat, chide, mention, enkindle, provoke, kindle, assert, refer, leaven, call forth, grow, submit, kick upstairs, reprimand, posit, suggest, stimulate, lift, heighten, beseech, upgrade, advert, put up, educe, kick up, chew out, fire, set up, name, trounce, bring up, awake, state, raise, wind up, recruit, farm, extract, excite, lecture, conjure, rouse, upraise, adjure, rag, appeal, awaken, shake, conjure up, dress down, wake, waken, shift, turn on, boot, enhance, remonstrate, budge, chew up, wake up, sex, advance, perk up, machinate, jaw, prove, rebuke, agitate, have words, evoke, lambast, conspire, rear, press, cite, draw out, stir, elicit, take to task, bawl out, nurture, parent, energize, berate, produce, erect, reboot, bid, levy, arouse, call on the carpet, touch, lambaste, brace, complot, energise, paint a picture, get up, cabal, scold, call down, shake up, promote, put forward, come alive

2. invoke, appealverb

   cite as an authority; resort to

   "He invoked the law that would save him"; "I appealed to the law of 1900"; "She invoked an ancient law"

   Synonyms:
   bring up, conjure up, stir, raise, evoke, attract, put forward, appeal, arouse, call down, call forth, conjure

3. appeal, invokeverb

   request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection

   "appeal to somebody for help"; "Invoke God in times of trouble"

   Synonyms:
   bring up, stir, arouse, raise, evoke, attract, put forward, appeal, conjure up, call down, call forth, conjure

Matched Categories

1. • Cite
   • Request

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1. pray

   Submitted by davidb on May 2, 2023  

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1. invokeverb

   Synonyms:
   implore, supplicate, pray, entreat, beg, beseech, conjure, ADJURE, importune, solicit, call upon, pray to, appeal to, prefer a request to

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1. List of paraphrases for "invoke":

   invoking, rely, cite, plead, adduce, protest, invocation, claim

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How to use invoke in a sentence?

1. Antony Blinken:

   An armed attack on Philippine armed forces, public vessels and aircraft will invoke State Antony Blinken mutual defense commitments under that treaty, the Philippines is an irreplaceable friend, partner, and ally to the United States.

2. Chancellor Angela Merkel:

   The decision (of Britons to leave the EU) has been taken .. and the next step is -- and Britain will do this only when they have a new prime minister -- to invoke Article 50, i expect that to happen. I deal with reality and I firmly expect that application will be made.

3. Kamala Harris:

   Lynching is a reprehensible stain on this nation's history, as is The President. We'll never erase the pain and trauma of lynching, and to invoke that torture to whitewash your own corruption is disgraceful.

4. Eduardo Sanchiz:

   When they invoke Article 50, EMA will probably leave Britain and this will produce a very large disruption ... it's worrying that the approval process of new pharmaceuticals could be hit by this.

5. Myron Brilliant:

   The incoming prime minister will want to go slow. She will be under pressure from European leaders to move faster, but I suspect she will not invoke Article 50 until she absolutely has to, it is the wise course of action for her.