B2 verb رسمی

invoke

/ɪnˈvoʊk/

To call upon a spirit, a deity, or a person for help or inspiration. In legal and formal contexts, it means to cite a law, rule, or authority to support an argument or justify an action.

مثال‌ها

3 از 5
1

He invoked the 'no cellphones' rule when his friends started texting at dinner.

He used the established rule about phones to stop his friends from texting during the meal.

2

The government may invoke emergency powers to maintain public order during the natural disaster.

The authorities might officially activate special legal rights to keep order during the crisis.

3

Don't invoke our boss's name just to get me to finish your paperwork faster.

Do not use the boss as a threatening authority figure to pressure me into doing your work.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
invocation
Verb
invoke
صفت
invocatory
مرتبط
invoker
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راهنمای حفظ

Think of 'In-voke' as calling 'In' a 'Voice' (voke) of authority to help you.

آزمون سریع

The police decided to ________ the state of emergency laws to clear the streets.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: invoke

مثال‌ها

1

He invoked the 'no cellphones' rule when his friends started texting at dinner.

everyday

He used the established rule about phones to stop his friends from texting during the meal.

2

The government may invoke emergency powers to maintain public order during the natural disaster.

formal

The authorities might officially activate special legal rights to keep order during the crisis.

3

Don't invoke our boss's name just to get me to finish your paperwork faster.

informal

Do not use the boss as a threatening authority figure to pressure me into doing your work.

4

The philosopher invokes the concept of social contract to explain modern governance.

academic

The scholar cites the social contract theory as the basis for explaining how governments work.

5

We need to invoke the termination clause in the contract due to the repeated missed deadlines.

business

We must trigger the specific legal part of the agreement that allows us to end it because of delays.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
invocation
Verb
invoke
صفت
invocatory
مرتبط
invoker

ترکیب‌های رایج

invoke a law To officially use or cite a specific law.
invoke a clause To activate a specific section of a legal contract.
invoke memories To bring specific memories back into one's mind.
invoke a spirit To call upon a supernatural being through prayer or ritual.
invoke powers To make use of official or magical abilities.

عبارات رایج

invoke the Fifth

To refuse to answer questions in a US court to avoid self-incrimination.

invoke the Muse

To ask for creative inspiration (traditionally at the start of an epic poem).

invoke a image

To create a specific mental picture or feeling through words.

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

invoke vs evoke

Evoke means to pull a feeling or memory out of someone, while invoke means to call upon an authority or rule for support.

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نکات کاربردی

Invoke is most commonly used in legal, religious, or technical software contexts. It implies an active 'calling forth' of something that already exists, like a rule or a function.

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اشتباهات رایج

Learners often use 'invoke' when they mean 'evoke' (e.g., saying 'the smell invoked memories' is technically possible but 'evoked' is much more common for sensory triggers).

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راهنمای حفظ

Think of 'In-voke' as calling 'In' a 'Voice' (voke) of authority to help you.

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ریشه کلمه

From the Latin 'invocare', where 'in-' means 'upon' and 'vocare' means 'to call'.

الگوهای دستوری

transitive verb (requires an object) regular verb: invokes, invoked, invoking
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بافت فرهنگی

In American culture, 'invoking the Fifth' is a common phrase referring to the Fifth Amendment right to remain silent.

آزمون سریع

The police decided to ________ the state of emergency laws to clear the streets.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: invoke

لغات مرتبط

bristling

B2

To bristle means to have hair or fur stand up away from the skin, typically due to fear or anger. Figuratively, it describes being covered with or full of something, or showing sharp annoyance or defensiveness.

broad

B2

Describes something that is physically wide or has a large distance from side to side. In abstract or academic contexts, it refers to a scope, range, or category that is comprehensive and covers a wide variety of topics or ideas.

broadcaster

B2

A broadcaster is a person or an organization that transmits programs or information via radio or television. It can refer to a large corporation that owns media channels or the individual presenter who speaks on air.

broadminded

B2

Describes someone who is willing to accept or tolerate beliefs, behaviors, or lifestyles that differ from their own. It implies a lack of prejudice and a receptiveness to new ideas or unconventional opinions.

broadside

B2

To broadside means to hit or collide with the side of something, most commonly a vehicle. Metaphorically, it refers to launching a sudden, forceful, and often public verbal or written attack against someone or something.

brogue

B2

To speak with a strong regional accent, typically an Irish or Scottish one, or to fit a person or shoe with traditional heavy leather decorative patterns. As a verb, it describes the act of imbuing speech with a melodic lilt or wearing sturdy, perforated footwear.

broke

B2

To be without money; experiencing a complete lack of funds, often used to describe a temporary state before one receives a paycheck or more money. In a broader context, it can describe a business that has become insolvent or bankrupt.

bromine

B2

Bromine is a chemical element that appears as a dark reddish-brown liquid at room temperature and is part of the halogen group. It is known for its pungent odor and is primarily used in industrial chemicals, flame retardants, and as a disinfectant in swimming pools and spas.

bronchitis

B2

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can be discolored, and experience difficulty breathing.

brooch

B2

A brooch is a decorative piece of jewelry that is designed to be attached to a person's clothing. It features a pin on the back to fasten it securely to a garment, often serving as both an ornament and a functional clasp.

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