LookItUpinvoke
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈvoʊk/ · UK /ɪnˈvəʊk/
Forms: invoking, invoked
invoke means: To use a law, rule, or right to support an action or decision.
verb
To use a law, rule, or right to support an action or decision.
- They invoked an emergency law.
- The company may invoke this clause to end the contract.
- Can she invoke her right to remain silent?
To mention a respected person, text, or idea to support what you say.
- He invoked the Bible to support his argument.
- The lawyer invoked an earlier court decision.
- Writers often invoke respected experts to strengthen their claims.
To ask someone, especially a powerful person or god, for help, kindness, or support.
- They invoked the king’s mercy.
- The priest invoked divine protection for the travelers.
- She invoked his kindness when asking him to forgive the debt.
Questions about invoke
What does invoke mean?
To use a law, rule, or right to support an action or decision.
What is invoke in other languages?
Türkçe: başvurmak · Español: invocar · Français: invoquer · Deutsch: anwenden · Italiano: invocare · 日本語: 適用する
How do you pronounce invoke?
In American English /ɪnˈvoʊk/; in British English /ɪnˈvəʊk/.
How do you use invoke in a sentence?
They invoked an emergency law. The company may invoke this clause to end the contract.
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