invoke
intermediateB2/ɪnˈvoʊk/ · in-voke
To call upon (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as for help, or to invoke (a rule or law).
Meanings
To call upon (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as for help, or to invoke (a rule or law).
کسی خدا یا روح کو دعا میں پکارنا، مدد کے لیے، یا کسی قاعدے یا قانون کو عمل میں لانا۔
پکارنا
pukarna
Common Collocations
- invoke a spirit
- invoke a law
- invoke the name
Example Sentences
During the ceremony, the priest will invoke the blessings of the gods.
تقریب کے دوران، پجاری خداوں کی برکتوں کو پکارے گا۔
Taqreeb ke doran, pujari khudaon ki barkaton ko pukare ga.
The lawyer decided to invoke a specific rule to support their case.
وکیل نے اپنے کیس کی حمایت کے لیے ایک خاص قاعدے کو استدعا کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Wakeel ne apne case ki himayat ke liye aik khas qaida ko istidaa karne ka faisla kiya.
In times of need, many people invoke their faith for guidance.
ضرورت کے وقت، بہت سے لوگ رہنمائی کے لیے اپنے ایمان کو یاد کرتے ہیں۔
Zaroorat ke waqt, bohot se log rehnumai ke liye apne imaan ko yaad karte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'invoke' as calling someone on the phone.
Imagine a person raising their hands in prayer.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خدا سے نہ کر دہوکا، تجھے علم ہے کہ دعا پا لے گا۔
Khuda se na kar dhoka, tujhe ilm hai ke dua paa le ga.
Do not deceive God, you know that you will receive what you pray for.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پکارنے پر ہی جواب آتا ہے۔
Pukarnay par hi jawab aata hai.
Only upon calling does a response come.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "invocare" — to call upon
First known use: 15th century
The word 'invoke' originated from the Latin 'invocare', which means to call upon or appeal to. It has evolved through Old French before entering the English language in the 15th century.