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invoke

UK
/ɪnˈvəʊk/
US
/ɪnˈvoʊk/

Translations

invokeverb
invoked
Past Simple
invoked
Past Participle
invoking
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈvəʊk/
US
/ɪnˈvoʊk/
provoquerSens courant : faire naître, entraîner, causer une réaction ou un effet.
The new policy invoked a strong reaction from the public.
La nouvelle politique a provoqué une forte réaction du public.
invoquerSens général : appeler à son secours, citer une autorité, ou appeler une fonction en informatique.
The priest invoked the blessings of the gods during the ceremony.
Le prêtre a invoqué la bénédiction des dieux pendant la cérémonie.
Additional translations
susciterNuance plus soutenue pour une réaction, un sentiment ou un intérêt.
Synonyms
entreat
cite
appeal to
request
evoke
conjure
summon
call upon

Definitions

invokeverb
To call upon a higher power or authority for assistance, support, or inspiration.
The priest invoked the blessings of the gods during the ceremony.
To cite or appeal to someone or something as an authority for an action or in support of an argument.
The lawyer invoked a previous court ruling to strengthen her case.
To cause a procedure or process to be carried out, especially in computing.
The programmer invoked the function to execute the code.
To bring about or cause something to happen.
The new policy invoked a strong reaction from the public.
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