单词 | invoke |
释义 | Word Frequency invoke(ɪnˈvəʊk) verb (transitive) ▶ USAGE Invoke is sometimes wrongly used where evoke is meant: this proposal evoked (not invoked) a strong reaction1. to call upon (an agent, esp God or another deity) for help, inspiration, etc 2. to put (a law, penalty, etc) into use the union invoked the dispute procedure 3. to appeal to (an outside agent or authority) for confirmation, corroboration, etc 4. to implore or beg (help, etc) 5. to summon (a spirit, demon, etc); conjure up Derived forms invocable (inˈvocable) adjective invoker (inˈvoker) noun Word origin C15: from Latin invocāre to call upon, appeal to, from vocāre to call |
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