invoke
Translation
to invoke, to call upon, to cite, to bring about
Examples
He invoked his right to remain silent.
He invoked his right to remain silent.
The priest invoked the spirits for guidance.
The priest invoked the spirits for guidance.
The smell invoked memories of his childhood.
The smell invoked memories of his childhood.
The program invokes a function to calculate the total.
The programme invokes a function to calculate the total.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to use a law, right, etc. to support what you are saying or doing. He invoked his right to remain silent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cite, summon, evoke, call upon
Etymology
From Latin 'invocare' meaning 'to call upon', from 'in-' (on) + 'vocare' (to call).
Memory Tips
Think of 'in-voice' – to call something 'in' using your voice, like a right or a spirit.