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Word: Invoke
Speech Type: Verb
late 15th century: from French invoquer, from Latin invocare, from in- ‘upon’ + vocare ‘to call’
ɪnˈvəʊk
call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration.
Short Definition:call on deity or spirit in prayer etc.
cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument
Short Definition:appeal to as authority
Examples:- the antiquated defence of insanity is rarely invoked in England
cause (a procedure) to be carried out.
Short Definition:cause procedure to be carried out
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