1. called upon or appealed to for help, support, or inspiration
Usage: past tense of invoke
2. cited or referred to as authority or justification
Usage: past tense of invoke
3. brought about or caused something to happen
Usage: past tense of invoke

Examples

• The lawyer invoked the Fifth Amendment during questioning.
• She invoked her grandmother's memory for strength.
• The president invoked emergency powers during the crisis.
• He invoked ancient traditions in his speech.
• The spell invoked powerful magical forces.
• The senator invoked parliamentary procedure to delay the vote.
• They invoked the help of local volunteers.