AWL Sublist 10 · Academic Word

invoke

/ɪnˈvoʊk/ Syllables: in·voke

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

To call upon a law, principle, or authority; to cite or appeal to for support.

Synonyms

cite appeal to call upon

Antonyms

ignore waive

Translations

invoke in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

يستدعي، يحتج بـ

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

أن تطلب مساعدة أو دعم قانون أو قاعدة أو شخص ذي سلطة.

Easy Explanation

To invoke means to call upon a rule, authority, or idea for support. Lawyers invoke statutes when arguing cases in appellate courts.

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Memory TipIn- plus vocal — calling a rule or name into active use.

Contextual Examples

Lawyers invoke precedent when arguing how courts should interpret ambiguous statutory language.

The paper invokes Bourdieu to explain how cultural capital shapes educational outcomes.

During crisis meetings, leaders invoke emergency powers defined in the university charter.

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