Invoke — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /in-ˈvōk/ in·voke

Meaning & Definition of Invoke

Invoke (verb)

  1. to petition for help or support
  2. to appeal to or cite as authority
  3. to call forth by incantation, conjure

Invoke (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)

    "we should be prepared for the possibility that any solution may invoke another set of problems"

    similar: beget, breed, bring, bring about, bring on, catalyze, cause, create, do, draw on, effect, effectuate, engender, generate, induce, make, occasion, produce, prompt, result (in), spawn, translate (into), work, yield, bring forth, give rise to
    related: conduce (to), contribute (to), decide, determine, begin, establish, father, found, inaugurate, initiate, innovate, institute, introduce, launch, pioneer, set, set up, start, advance, cultivate, develop, encourage, forward, foster, further, nourish, nurture, promote, enact, render, turn out
    near: impede, limit, restrict, clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, dampen, put down, quash, quell, repress, smother, squash, squelch, stifle, subdue, suppress, arrest, check, control, curb, inhibit, rein (in), restrain, retard, can (slang), kill, snuff (out), still, abolish, demolish, destroy, extinguish, liquidate, quench

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Invoke

The most common words with a similar meaning to Invoke:

beget, breed, bring, bring about, bring on, catalyze, cause, create, do, draw on, effect, effectuate, engender, generate, induce, make, occasion, produce, prompt, result (in), spawn, translate (into), work, yield, bring forth, give rise to

Related Words for Invoke

conduce (to), contribute (to), decide, determine, begin, establish, father, found, inaugurate, initiate, innovate, institute, introduce, launch, pioneer, set, set up, start, advance, cultivate, develop, encourage, forward, foster, further, nourish, nurture, promote, enact, render

Near Antonyms of Invoke

impede, limit, restrict, clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, dampen, put down, quash, quell, repress, smother, squash, squelch, stifle, subdue, suppress, arrest, check, control, curb, inhibit, rein (in), restrain, retard, can, kill, snuff (out), still, abolish

Word Forms of Invoke

Inflections: invoked, invoking

Derived words: invoker (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Invoke

Middle English envoken, from Middle French invoquer, from Latin invocare, from in- + vocare to call, from voc-, vox voice voice

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Invoke

Frequently Asked Questions about Invoke

What does "Invoke" mean?

"Invoke" means to petition for help or support. As a verb, it is defined as: to petition for help or support.

What is another word for "Invoke"?

Other words for "Invoke" include beget, breed, bring, bring about, bring on, catalyze, cause and create. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Invoke" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Invoke"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Invoke". Common alternatives include beget, breed, bring, bring about, bring on, catalyze, cause, create, do and draw on.

How do you use "Invoke" in a sentence?

Examples of "Invoke" in a sentence: "we should be prepared for the possibility that any solution may invoke another set of problems".

Is "Invoke" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Invoke" is a verb.

Is "Invoke" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Invoke" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Invoke"?

"Invoke" is pronounced /in-ˈvōk/ and divided into syllables as in·voke.

What is the origin of the word "Invoke"?

"Invoke" comes from Middle English envoken, from Middle French invoquer, from Latin invocare, from in- + vocare to call, from voc-, vox voice voice. First known use: 15th century.