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Main Entry:: in·voke
Pronunciation:: \in-ˈvōk\
Function:: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s):: in·voked; in·vok·ing
Etymology:: Middle English envoken, from Middle French invoquer, from Latin invocare, from in- + vocare to call, from voc-, vox voice — more at voice
Date:: 15th century

1 a: to petition for help or support b: to appeal to or cite as authority2: to call forth by incantation : conjure3: to make an earnest request for : solicit4: to put into effect or operation : implement5: bring about , cause

— in·vok·er noun

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