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INVOKE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Invoke.

Invoke - as a verb

Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

Example: "Raise the specter of unemployment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arousebring upcall downcall forthconjureconjure upevokeput forwardraisestir
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
call upsummon
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cite as an authority; resort to

Example: "He invoked the law that would save him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appeal

Request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection

Example: "Appeal to somebody for help"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appeal
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ask forbespeakcall forquestrequest
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She invoked her right to remain silent during the interrogation."
"The speaker invoked the memory of our founding fathers in his speech."
"The lawyer invoked the relevant case law to support her argument."
"The magician invoked a spell to make the object disappear."
"The religious ceremony invoked the blessings of the gods."
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Word Game Points

Is INVOKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, invoke is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INVOKE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is INVOKE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, invoke is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INVOKE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is INVOKE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, invoke is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INVOKE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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