In-vōke', v. t.

[imp. & p. p. INVOKED (in-vōkt'); p. pr. & vb. n. INVOKING.] [Fr. invoquer. See INVOCATE.] 1. To call for or ask; to summon; to invite earnestly or solemnly. Go, my dread lord, to your great grandsire's tomb, Invoke his warlike spirit. Shak. 2. To address in prayer; to call on for assistance and protection; as, to invoke the Supreme Being.