Invoke Definition & Meaning
invoke
- verb
- 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"
- 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"
- request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection; "appeal to somebody for help"; "Invoke God in times of trouble"
"Invoke" in song lyrics
See how invoke is used in real songs:
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"Devise your best plan to even try invoke"
Brad Strut f/ Sean Price — Automatic -
"Resurrfaced to the earth with the spirits I invoke"
Dark Lotus — Fire Rain
Words that rhyme with invoke
Usage tips for "invoke"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "invoke" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for invoke to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does invoke mean?
- 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" 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" request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection; "appeal to somebody for help"; "Invoke God in times of trouble"
- What part of speech is invoke?
- Invoke is a verb.
- How many definitions does invoke have?
- Invoke has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).