invoke

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Synonyms: envoke

Antonyms: envoke

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[call]] upon (a [[person]], a [[god]]) for [[help]], [[assistance]] or [[guidance]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[solicit]], petition for, [[appeal]] to a favorable attitude.
3. {{lb|en|transitive|nautical|of one ship}} To call another ship.
4. {{lb|en|transitive}} To call to mind (something) for some purpose.
5. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[appeal]] for validation to a (notably cited) [[authority]].
6. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[conjure]] up with [[incantation]]s.
7. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[bring about]] as an inevitable consequence.
8. {{lb|en|transitive|computing}} To cause (a [[program]] or [[subroutine]]) to execute.

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