invoquer

Definitions of invoquer
  1. verb
    call to arms; of military personnel
    synonyms: appeler
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    type of:
    aller chercher, appeler
    order, request, or command to come
  2. verb
    summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
    synonyms: appeler, fabriquer, faire, produire, rapporter, rendre
    causer, provoquer
    evoke or provoke to appear or occur
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    type of:
    créer, faire
    make or cause to be or to become
  3. verb
    have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
    synonyms: faire appel à, implorer, s'adresser à
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    type of:
    faire appel
    request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
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