invocation

[US]/ˌɪnvə(ʊ)'keɪʃ(ə)n/
[UK]/ˌɪnvə'keʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. prayer or entreaty, calling upon a higher power for assistance

Phrases & Collocations

Prayer of invocation

Example Sentences

The priest recited an invocation before the ceremony.

She delivered a powerful invocation at the conference.

The shaman performed an invocation to call upon the spirits.

The ancient ritual included an invocation to the gods.

The poet's work often contains an invocation to nature.

The invocation of this spell requires a specific chant.

The opening of the ceremony began with an invocation of peace.

The invocation of ancient traditions is important for cultural preservation.

The invocation of the law was necessary to resolve the dispute.

The invocation of memories from childhood can be therapeutic.

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