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invocation

noun

/ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

Meaning

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

The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.

prayer, appeal, supplication, request

denial, rejection

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

The practice of delaying or postponing important tasks or activities.

A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.

the substance or essence of a speech or text; the main point

Something that hinders or obstructs progress or development.

chance or luck, especially in success or wealth

A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.