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invocation

noun
/ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

Meaning

the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration

Example Sentences

The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.

Synonyms

prayer, appeal, supplication, request

Antonyms

denial, rejection

Collocations

opening invocation, religious invocation, solemn invocation, invocation of law

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