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INVOKES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Invokes.

Invokes - 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 invokes the power of prayer during difficult times."
"The author invokes vivid imagery to bring the story to life."
"The lawyer invokes the Fifth Amendment to protect her client."
"He invokes his right to remain silent during the police interrogation."
"The speaker invokes historical events to support her argument."
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Word Game Points

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

INVOKES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is INVOKES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, invokes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INVOKES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is INVOKES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, invokes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INVOKES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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