Invoke

/ɪnˈvoʊk/

verb

  1. To call upon (a person, a god) for help, assistance or guidance.

  2. To solicit, petition for, appeal to a favorable attitude.

    The envoy invoked the King of Kings's magnanimity to reduce his province's tribute after another drought.

  3. To call to mind (something) for some purpose.

Synonyms: appeal, cite, reference, bring about, incite, call, execute, launch

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