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simple past tense and past participle of invoke

"The lawyer invoked a clause in the contract to dismiss the case immediately."

In plain English: To invoke something means to call it into action, such as asking for help or using a specific power.

"The coach invoked the time-out rule to stop play when his team was losing by ten points."

Example Sentences
"The coach invoked the time-out rule to stop play when his team was losing by ten points." verb
"The driver invoked his insurance policy immediately after the accident." verb
"She invoked her right to remain silent during the police interview." verb
"Many parents invoke strict rules when their children misbehave at school." verb
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