invocation

in·vo·ca·tion  (nv-kshn)

n.

1. The act or an instance of invoking, especially an appeal to a higher power for assistance.

2. A prayer or other formula used in invoking, as at the opening of a religious service.

3.

a. The act of conjuring up a spirit by incantation.

b. An incantation used in conjuring.

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[Middle English invocacion, from Old French, from Latin invocti, invoctin-, from invoctus, past participle of invocre, to invoke; see invoke.]

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invo·cation·al adj.

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invocation

Noun

1. the act of invoking

2. a prayer to God or another deity asking for help, forgiveness, etc.

invocatory adj

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	invocation - a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service supplication divine service, religious service, service - the act of public worship following prescribed rules; "the Sunday service" orison, petition, prayer - reverent petition to a deity rogation - a solemn supplication ceremony prescribed by the church
	2.	invocation - an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil conjuration, incantation - a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect
	3.	invocation - calling up a spirit or devil conjuring, conjury, conjuration magic, thaumaturgy - any art that invokes supernatural powers summoning, evocation - calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
	4.	invocation - the act of appealing for help effectuation, implementation - the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect

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invocation

noun 1. appeal, request, petition, beseeching, solicitation, entreaty

noun 2. prayer, chant, supplication, orison, karakia N.Z.