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Pronunciation / Transliteration: zhàohuàn
"他召唤了古代的灵魂。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as for help.
"The priest will invoke the blessings of the gods during the ceremony." - 2
To cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument.
"In her speech, she invoked the principles of justice and equality."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'invoke' originates from the Latin 'invocare', meaning 'to call upon'. It entered Middle English through Old French in the late 14th century, retaining its meaning of calling upon a deity or authority for assistance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Invoke" is said worldwide
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invoquer
Transliteration: ɛ̃.vɔ.ke
"Il a invoqué l'aide des ancêtres."
anrufen
Transliteration: ˈanʁuːfən
"Er hat die Geister angerufen."
invocare
Transliteration: in.voˈka.re
"Ha invocato la protezione degli dei."
invocar
Transliteration: in.bocar
"Invocó la ayuda de sus antepasados."
invocar
Transliteration: ĩ.vuˈkaʁ
"Ele invocou a proteção dos deuses."
आह्वान करना
Transliteration: āhvān karnā
"उसने देवताओं का आह्वान किया।"
召唤
Transliteration: zhàohuàn
"他召唤了古代的灵魂。"
호출하다
Transliteration: hochulhada
"그는 조상의 도움을 호출했다."
呼び出す
Transliteration: yobidasu
"彼は神々を呼び出した。"
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