invoke

verb · in-VOHK

CEFR C1

to mention a law, rule or person to support what you say

हवाला देना, आह्वान करना

Usage

invoke a lawinvoke Gandhi's wordsinvoke a right

Examples

The MP invoked Gandhi's words in her speech.

He invoked his right to remain silent.

Common mistake

The police evoked the new law to stop the rally.

The police invoked the new law to stop the rally.

You invoke a law; a memory is evoked.

Remember: Invoke: call in a rule to help you.

Useful for

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