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 authority
2 : to call forth by incantation : conjure
3 : to make an earnest request for : solicit
4 : to put into effect or operation : implement
5 : bring about, cause

— in·vok·er noun