Meaning
To call upon (a person, a god) for help, assistance or guidance.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English *invoken, envoken, borrowed from Old French envoquer, from Latin invocāre (“to call upon”), itself from in- + vocare (“to call”). Doublet of invocate.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: