invoke

Definition

  • verb: to mention (someone or something) in an attempt to make people feel a certain way or have a certain idea in their mind
  • verb: to petition for help or support
  • synonyms: accost, address, adjure

Examples

  • He 'invoked' the memory/name of his predecessor.

  • The suspect 'invoked' his right to an attorney.

  • He 'invoked' his Fifth Amendment privileges.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) We're bringing you exclusive images of the terrorist-held White House. Clear left. Cabinet is assembling with the vice president to invoke the th. Cale, if you don't get him out in the next five minutes... - ...he might not be president anymore. - You didn't give me the job, remember? (..)
    2013 White House Down
  • (..) Only the president can give that order. The president is behind enemy lines and compromised. I'm calling the Cabinet together to invoke the th. You gotta understand, this is a very difficult situation... ...for the Pentagon, there are hostages. You can't bring the big guns out... (..)
    2013 White House Down