invoked; invoking
Definition of invoke
1a
: 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
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The first known use of invoke was in the 15th century
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