Invocation
/ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃn/noun
The act of asking for help or support especially from a god.
The priest made an invocation for divine guidance.
Often appears as...
- invocation of assistance
- invocation in prayer
Usage tips
Religious
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Spiritual Requests
Invocation in a religious context often implies humility and a request for divine help.
During the ceremony, the shaman's invocation sought ancestral spirits' guidance.
Pro Tip 2/3Ceremonial Beginnings
Religious or solemn events sometimes start with an invocation to set a respectful tone.
The gathering commenced with an invocation to bless the newlyweds.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Deities
An invocation can address entities other than gods, like muses or spiritual forces.
The poet's invocation called upon the muse of epic poetry.
Compare with
appealentreatyevocationpetitionpleaprayerrequestsolicitsupplication
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