Invoke meaning

What does “invoke” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“invoke” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic.

invoke

summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
“raise the specter of unemployment”
“he conjured wild birds in the air”
Synonymsraise conjure conjure up evoke stir call down arouse bring up
cite as an authority; resort to
“He invoked the law that would save him”
“I appealed to the law of 1900”
Synonymsappeal
request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
“appeal to somebody for help”
“Invoke God in times of trouble”
Synonymsappeal

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University