Invoke is used of putting into effect or calling upon such things as laws, authority, or privilege (“the principal invoked a rule forbidding students from asking questions”).

invoke verb [T] (CALL FOR HELP) to call on something or someone, esp. God, for help

invokeverb[T] (CALL FOR HELP) to call on something or someone, esp. God, for help

To call on (a higher power) for assistance, support, or inspiration: "Stretching out her hands she had the air of a Greek woman who invoked a deity" (Ford Madox Ford).

to call on (God, a god, a saint, the Muses, etc.) for blessing, help, inspiration, support, etc.

to call on (God, a god, a saint, the Muses, etc.) for blessing, help, inspiration, support, etc.

He invoked the memory/name of his predecessor. She invoked history to prove her point. He invoked his Fifth Amendment privileges. The suspect invoked his right to an attorney. They invoked God's mercy.

Verb invoke (third-person singular simple present invokes, present participle invoking, simple past and past participle invoked) (transitive) To call upon (a person, a god) for help, assistance or guidance.

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