Invoke | Mean of invoke in English Dictionary

/ɪnˈvoʊk/

• Verb
• to mention (someone or something) in an attempt to make people feel a certain way or have a certain idea in their mind
1. He invoked the memory/name of his predecessor.
• to refer to (something) in support of your ideas
1. She invoked history to prove her point.
• to make use of (a law, a right, etc.)
1. He invoked his Fifth Amendment privileges.
2. The suspect invoked his right to an attorney.

• to ask for help or protection from (something or someone)
1. They invoked God's mercy.
2. invoke the authority of the court