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call up vs invoke

invoke vs call up

call up is a noun but invoke is not a noun.

call up and invoke both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
call up Yes No Yes No
invoke No No Yes No
As verbs, invoke is a hyponym of call up; that is, invoke is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than call up:
  • call up: cause to become available for use, either literally or figuratively
  • invoke: summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
Other hyponyms of call up include arouse, bring up, call down, call forth, conjure, conjure up, evoke, put forward, raise, stir.
call up (noun) invoke (noun)
an order to report for military duty
call up (verb) invoke (verb)
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection cite as an authority; resort to
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
bring forward for consideration summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
call to arms; of military personnel
cause to become available for use, either literally or figuratively
Difference between call up and invoke

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