bless vs invoke
invoke vs blessbless and invoke both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bless | No | No | Yes | No |
| invoke | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
invoke is a hypernym of
bless; that is, invoke is a
word with a broader meaning than bless:
- bless: give a benediction to
- invoke: summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
Other hypernyms of bless include
arouse, bring up, call down, call forth, conjure, conjure up, evoke, put forward, raise, stir.
| bless (verb) | invoke (verb) |
|---|---|
| give a benediction to | cite as an authority; resort to |
| render holy by means of religious rites | request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection |
| make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate | summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic |
| confer prosperity or happiness on |
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