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cite vs invoke

invoke vs cite

cite is a noun but invoke is not a noun.

cite and invoke both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cite Yes No Yes No
invoke No No Yes No
As verbs, invoke is a hyponym of cite; that is, invoke is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cite:
  • cite: make reference to
  • invoke: cite as an authority; resort to
cite (noun) invoke (noun)
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
cite (verb) invoke (verb)
make reference to cite as an authority; resort to
commend request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
repeat a passage from summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
refer to for illustration or proof
advance evidence for
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
refer to
Difference between cite and invoke

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