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The correct spelling is invokes.
How to pronounce invokes
verb
Say it like: Inv-oke-s
The correct spelling is invokes. To call upon (a person, a god) for help, assistance or guidance. For example: "The envoy invoked the King of Kings's magnanimity to reduce his province's tribute after another drought."
Usage Examples
“The envoy invoked the King of Kings's magnanimity to reduce his province's tribute after another drought.”
“In certain Christian circles, invoking the Bible constitutes irrefutable proof.”
“This satanist ritual invokes Beelzebub.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To call upon (a person, a god) for help, assistance or guidance.
- 2.To solicit, petition for, appeal to a favorable attitude.
- 3.To call to mind (something) for some purpose.
- 4.To appeal for validation to a (notably cited) authority.
- 5.To conjure up with incantations.
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