as in creates
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
we should be prepared for the possibility that any solution may invoke another set of problems
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Recent Examples of invokes
Oliveira’s father was a wealthy industrialist, and a view from the old house’s perspective invokes the comforts that his family’s prosperity afforded, and, with these, the inner vistas, the aesthetic initiation that opened up to him in his urbane youth.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2025
Still, although Lund isn’t going for any major tear-jerking moments, his movie invokes the melancholy sense of something important passing into the mists.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
This invokes chain-of-thought processing.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
But even with just five characters, Ibsen invokes many others, spun out in an astonishing feat of dramatic construction.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2025
The piece invokes the singing style of a synagogue’s cantor, who often sings many notes over a single syllable.
—Jane Levere, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Casey Anthony invokes daughter she was accused of killing while unveiling new mission.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency invokes the same credo of optimization that gave us soft skills in the first place.
—Lily Scherlis, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
The copy invokes family, belonging, and tradition, with an emphasis that verges on the defensive.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2025
Still, although Lund isn’t going for any major tear-jerking moments, his movie invokes the melancholy sense of something important passing into the mists.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
This invokes chain-of-thought processing.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
But even with just five characters, Ibsen invokes many others, spun out in an astonishing feat of dramatic construction.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2025
The piece invokes the singing style of a synagogue’s cantor, who often sings many notes over a single syllable.
—Jane Levere, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Casey Anthony invokes daughter she was accused of killing while unveiling new mission.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency invokes the same credo of optimization that gave us soft skills in the first place.
—Lily Scherlis, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
The copy invokes family, belonging, and tradition, with an emphasis that verges on the defensive.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invokes
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This creates the phenomenon of intestinal hyperpermeability, transforming the intestine into a veritable sieve.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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Whole Foods creates unique holiday menus alongside its regular offerings.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Beyond the ad dollars this generates, more than 60% of Premium subscribers were once free tier users.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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Its revenue generates funds for the public, private and charitable work of the Prince of Wales and his family, and earned $30 million for William during the 2023-2024 financial year.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Reporting Deadline Which brings us back to the role of the individual.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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That brings her and partner Curtis (Gershwyn Eustache) into conflict with the wealthy and powerful ruling family of Kingston, with a possible connection to the London case that led to Millie's ouster from the Yard.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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What does ‘no fault or negligence’ actually mean?—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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What law enforcement does, the overdose epidemic marches on, with New Yorkers dying preventable deaths out of a combination of social factors, the tainting of the drug supply with potent synthetic opioids like fentanyl, and what has often been a lack of available treatment and support.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The company also produces and tours a range of shows throughout Spain.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Jan. 2025
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Studio Lambert produces the series for BBC in co-production with Tubi and ZDFneo.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Invokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invokes. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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