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invoking

VERB

call upon

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appeal to conjure

STRONG

adjure beg beseech crave entreat implore importune petition plead pray request solicit summon supplicate

WEAK

call forth send for

Antonyms

STRONG

answer give reply

VERB

put into effect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apply enforce resort to

STRONG

effect implement initiate use

WEAK

call in have recourse to

Antonyms

STRONG

ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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Completeness and causality are preserved, without invoking exotic new physics.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Last used during the COVID-19 pandemic, invoking the act would make the chemicals necessary for fertilizer a national defense priority.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

He described his war goals as "just", invoking the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany to rally support for the military.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

In March of last year, Lively moved to dismiss Baldoni’s countersuit by invoking the California statute, arguing that it protected individuals who publicly report allegations of sexual misconduct from retaliatory defamation claims.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

By invoking a state of emergency, Hitler was able to suspend Germany's constitution.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple