Invoke

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈvoʊk/

Invoke (verb)

  1. to ask for help or support from a higher power or authority.
  2. to mention a law or rule to support an argument or action.
  3. to start a computer program or process.

Examples

  • In times of trouble, people often invoke their ancestors.
  • The villagers invoked the spirits for protection.

Common collocations: invoke assistance, invoke support, invoke a rule, invoke a clause, invoke a function

Synonyms of Invoke

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Invoke

  • — When rejecting or ignoring a request.
  • — When deliberately not acknowledging a call.