invoke Neutral 🟢 Beginner (A1)

Verb
invoke
Meaning

to use a law in order to achieve something, or to mention something in order to explain something or to support your opinion or action:
to request help from someone, especially a god, when you want to improve a situation:

  • Police can invoke the law to regulate access to these places.
  • Their sacred dance is performed to invoke ancient gods.
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