invoke
Translation
to invoke, to cite, to call upon, to implement
Examples
He invoked his right to remain silent.
He invoked his right to remain silent.
The priest invoked a blessing on the couple.
The priest invoked a blessing on the couple.
She invoked memories of her childhood.
She invoked memories of her childhood.
The program invokes a function to calculate the total.
The program invokes a function to calculate the total.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to use (a law, right, etc.) to support what you are doing He invoked his right to remain silent.
((sb./sth.)) to call on (a god, spirit, etc.) for help or inspiration The priest invoked a blessing on the couple.
Similar Words
Etymology
From Latin 'invocare' (to call upon), from 'in-' (upon) + 'vocare' (to call).
Memory Tips
To 'in-voke' is to 'call in' a rule, a power, or a spirit for help or justification.