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INVOKING

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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Invoking.

Invoking - 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 was invoking the spirits during the séance."
"The lawyer was invoking the Fifth Amendment right during questioning."
"The student was invoking the help of the professor for a research project."
"The author was invoking nostalgia with her vivid descriptions."
"The speaker was invoking the audience's emotions with his passionate speech."
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Word Game Points

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

INVOKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is INVOKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, invoking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INVOKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is INVOKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, invoking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INVOKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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