invocation /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/ noun plural invocations
plural invocations
Learner's definition of INVOCATION
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formal : the act of mentioning or referring to someone or something in support of your ideas : the act of invoking something援引 —
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literary : the act of asking for help or support especially from a god祈祷;乞求神助 [count]
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[count] US : a prayer for blessing or guidance at the beginning of a service, ceremony, etc.(礼拜、仪式等开始时的)祷文