August 23, 2026
invoke
/ɪnˈvoʊk/verb
To appeal to someone or something, such as a deity or an authority, for support or guidance.
Example sentences
- “The lawyer invoked an earlier court ruling to support her argument.”
- “Before the voyage, the sailors invoked the gods for calm seas.”
You invoke rules, rights, and higher powers; you 'evoke' memories and feelings. The two are often swapped in error.