invoke

• Verbo que significa apelar a una autoridad, ley o principio para justificar una acción o petición, o llamar a una entidad sobrenatural o espiritual para que intervenga o asista. También puede referirse a evocar algo, como un recuerdo o un programa informático.

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.

   Invocar (pedir ayuda)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbeseechconjureentreatimploresummonsupplicate

2. Cite as authorityB2formal

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

   Invocar como autoridad

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

   Sinónimosadducecitementionquoterely onuse

   Antónimosdisregardignoreneglectoverlook

3. Cause or bring aboutB2formal

   To cause a particular emotion, memory, or reaction.

   Provocar, suscitar

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

   Sinónimosawakencall forthconjure upelicitevokeinducekindleprovoketrigger