INVOKE


Meaning of INVOKE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈvōk ]

transitive verb

( in·voked ; in·vok·ing )

Etymology: Middle English envoken, from Middle French invoquer, from Latin invocare, from in- + vocare to call, from voc-, vox voice — more at voice

Date: 15th century

1.

a. : to petition for help or support

b. : to appeal to or cite as authority

2. : to call forth by incantation : conjure

3. : to make an earnest request for : solicit

4. : to put into effect or operation : implement

5. : bring about , cause

• in·vok·er noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.