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English noun: invocation

1. invocation (communication) a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service


Synonymssupplication


Broader (hypernym)orison, petition, prayer


Narrower (hyponym)rogation


Part meronymdivine service, religious service, service

2. invocation (communication) an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil


Broader (hypernym)conjuration, incantation

3. invocation (cognition) calling up a spirit or devil


Synonymsconjuration, conjuring, conjury


Broader (hypernym)magic, thaumaturgy


Narrower (hyponym)evocation, summoning

4. invocation (act) the act of appealing for help


Broader (hypernym)effectuation, implementation









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