invocation

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, eine Gottheit, einen Geist oder eine höhere Macht anzurufen, um Hilfe, Inspiration oder Segen zu erbitten, oft in einem formellen oder rituellen Kontext.

A noun referring to the act of calling upon a deity, spirit, or higher power for assistance, inspiration, or blessing, often in a formal or ritualistic context.

1. Prayer or appealC1formal

   The act of calling upon a deity, spirit, or higher power for help, guidance, or blessing.

   Anrufung oder Gebet

   • The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.
   • The priest led the invocation at the wedding.
   • An invocation for peace was offered at the memorial service.

   Synonymeappealcallentreatypetitionprayersupplication

2. Summoning or calling forthC1formal

   The act of calling upon something, such as a principle, spirit, or force, often in a magical or ritualistic context.

   Anrufung oder Beschwörung

   • The wizard performed an invocation to summon the ancient spirit.
   • The ritual involved an invocation of the elements.
   • An invocation of the muse is common in epic poetry.

   Synonymecallingconjurationconjuringevocationsummoning

3. Legal or formal requestC2formal

   A formal request or appeal for something, such as a law or principle, to be applied.

   Berufung

   • The lawyer made an invocation of the statute in his argument.
   • The judge considered the invocation of the constitutional clause.
   • An invocation of emergency powers was made by the government.

   Synonymeappealrecourseresort