invoke

• Verb, das bedeutet, eine höhere Macht, Autorität oder ein Prinzip anzurufen, um Hilfe oder Unterstützung zu erbitten, oder etwas als Grund oder Rechtfertigung anzuführen. Ebenso: eine Funktion, Methode oder Prozedur aufrufen bzw. aktivieren.

A verb used to indicate the act of calling upon a higher power, authority, or principle for assistance or support, or to cite something as a reason or justification.

1. Call upon for assistanceB2formal

   To call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help or support.

   Anrufen

   • The priest invoked the blessings of the gods.
   • She invoked the law to protect her rights.
   • He invoked the memory of his ancestors during the ceremony.

   Synonymebeseechconjureentreatimploresummonsupplicate

2. Cite as authorityB2formal

   To mention or use a law, rule, or principle as a reason for something.

   sich berufen auf

   • The lawyer invoked the Fifth Amendment.
   • The manager invoked company policy to deny the request.
   • They invoked an ancient treaty to justify their claim.

   Synonymeadducecitementionquoterely onuse

   Antonymedisregardignoreneglectoverlook

3. Cause or bring aboutB2formal

   To cause a particular emotion, memory, or reaction.

   Hervorrufen

   • The music invoked feelings of nostalgia.
   • Her speech invoked a sense of urgency among the listeners.
   • The painting invoked a deep sense of peace.

   Synonymeawakencall forthconjure upelicitevokeinducekindleprovoketrigger