Definition of invocation Invocation
/ɪˌnvʌkejˈʃʌn/ - [invukeyshun] - in•vo•ca•tion
We found 10 definitions of invocation from 5 different sources.
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What does invocation mean?
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NounPlural: invocations |
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| invocation - a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service | ||
| supplication | ||
| orison, petition, prayer the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving); "the priest sank to his knees in prayer" | ||
| divine service, religious service, service the performance of duties by a waiter or servant; "that restaurant has excellent service" | ||
| invocation - the act of appealing for help | ||
| effectuation, implementation the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect | ||
| invocation - an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil | ||
| incantation, conjuration a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect | ||
| invocation - calling up a spirit or devil | ||
| conjuring, conjuration, conjury | ||
| magic, thaumaturgy any art that invokes supernatural powers | ||
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- invocation (Noun)
The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being; earnest and solemn entreaty; especially, prayer offered to a divine being. - invocation (Noun)
A call or summons; especially, a judicial call, demand, or order; as, the invocation of papers or evidence into court.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- invocation (n.)
The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being; earnest and solemn entreaty; esp., prayer offered to a divine being. - invocation (n.)
A call or summons; especially, a judicial call, demand, or order; as, the invocation of papers or evidence into court.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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invocation
The act of calling upon or referring to something, as a concept or document, for support and justification in a particular circumstance.
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🔤- invocation, noun, singular of invocations.
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