Invocation

Pronunciation: /ɪn.vəˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of invocation

noun a prayer or request for help or guidance, especially at the beginning of a ceremony or ritual

Example Sentences

A1 During the ceremony, the priest made an invocation to bless the newlyweds.

A2 The students recited an invocation before starting their exam.

B1 The politician used an invocation to appeal to the emotions of the audience.

B2 The artist's performance began with a powerful invocation that set the tone for the evening.

C1 The writer's novel contains a powerful invocation of the natural world.

C2 The philosopher's work explores the concept of invocation in different cultural contexts.

Examples of invocation in a Sentence

formal The priest began the ceremony with a solemn invocation.

informal The speaker opened the event with a heartfelt invocation.

slang The rapper started his performance with a sick invocation.

figurative Her painting served as an invocation of the beauty of nature.

Grammatical Forms of invocation

• past tense: invoked
• plural: invocations
• comparative: more invoked
• superlative: most invoked
• present tense: invoke
• future tense: will invoke
• perfect tense: have invoked
• continuous tense: is invoking
• singular: invocation
• positive degree: invocation
• infinitive: to invoke
• gerund: invoking
• participle: invoked

Origin and Evolution of invocation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'invocation' originated from the Latin word 'invocatio', which is derived from the verb 'invocare' meaning 'to call upon'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'invocation' has evolved from its original Latin meaning of 'calling upon' to refer to a formal request for assistance or guidance, especially from a higher power or deity.