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   invocation

   /ˌɪnvə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of invoking someone or something: "his invocation of the ancient powers of Callanish" Similar citationmentionacknowledgementcalling onappeal toreference toallusion tosummoningbringingcallingconjuring (up)
   • ▪ an incantation used to invoke a deity or the supernatural.
   • ▪ (in the Christian Church) a form of words such as ‘In the name of the Father’ introducing a prayer, sermon, etc. Similar prayerrequestintercessionsupplicationcallentreatysolicitationpetitionappealsuitincantationchantarchaic:orisonrare:implorationadjurationobsecrationepiclesis

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin invocatio(n-), from the verb invocare (see invoke).

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   • 1. invocatory adjective

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   What does an invocation mean?

   • An invocation is an appeal to a higher power for help, such as a prayer for serenity or a plea to the rain gods during a drought. An invocation often refers to an appeal to something not of this world, such as a god or a spirit, but it can involve an appeal to any higher power, even one that is flesh and blood.

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   What does the term 'invocate' mean?

   • To invoke or summon is the meaning of 'invocate'. From Latin invocare; invocatus, past participle of invocare. See invoke. Invocate definition: To invoke.

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   What does invoke mean?

   • (formal) the act of asking for help, from a god or from a person in authority; the act of referring to something or of calling for something to appear see also invoke Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press! (computing) the act of making a particular function start

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   What is the difference between evocation and invocation?

   • In some religious traditions including Paganism, Shamanism and Wicca, "invocation" means to draw a spirit or Spirit force into one's own body and is differentiated from "evocation", which involves asking a spirit or force to become present at a given location. Aleister Crowley states that

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › invocationINVOCATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Invocation is the mention or use of something to explain or support something, or a request or appeal for help, especially to a god. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and translations.

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     INVOCATION meaning: 1. the mention or use of something such...

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   Learn the meaning of invocation, a noun that refers to the act or process of asking for help or support, often in a prayer or a formula. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

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   An invocation often refers to an appeal to something not of this world, such as a god or a spirit, but it can involve an appeal to any higher power, even one that is flesh and blood.

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   Invocation is the act of calling upon a deity, spirit, or other agent for help, inspiration, or guidance. It can also refer to a form of prayer, a petition, a magic formula, or a legal right.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › invocationInvocation - definition of invocation by The Free Dictionary

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   Invocation is the act of calling upon a deity, spirit, or other agent for help, inspiration, or guidance. It can also refer to a prayer, an incantation, or a literary device. See different sources and translations of the word invocation.

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   invocation. (formal) the act of asking for help, from a god or from a person in authority; the act of referring to something or of calling for something to appear see also invoke. (computing) the act of making a particular function start. Definition of invocation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › invocationINVOCATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Invocation is a noun that means a request for help or forgiveness made to a god, or a prayer at a public meeting. Learn more about its synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and usage with examples from Collins English Dictionary.