invocate

Part of Speech: verb

Sense 1: To call upon or appeal to a higher power or deity

Usage: In times of despair, people often invocate the help of God.

Example Sentence: She would invocate the spirits through a ritual before starting her meditation.

Sense 2: To summon or request someone's presence through a formal action

Usage: The chairman invocated the attendees to join him on the stage.

Example Sentence: Upon witnessing the accident, she quickly invocated the nearest paramedics for help.

Sense 3: To plead or pray for assistance or support

Usage: The participants invocated the committee to reverse their decision.

Example Sentence: The labor union delegates invocated the management to negotiate better working conditions.

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