Invoke
/ˌɪˈnvoʊk/
Listen pronunciation
Definition
(verb) To call upon (a person, a god) for help, assistance or guidance.
Sentence Examples
How do we invoke a response from the computer?
Once Tom tried to invoke a demon, and he almost succeeded.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The president decided to ____ emergency powers to deal with the natural disaster that hit the coast.