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summon vs invoke

invoke vs summon

summon and invoke both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
summon No No Yes No
invoke No No Yes No
As verbs, invoke is a hyponym of summon; that is, invoke is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than summon:
  • summon: 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 summon include arouse, bring up, call down, call forth, conjure, conjure up, evoke, put forward, raise, stir.
summon (verb) invoke (verb)
make ready for action or use cite as an authority; resort to
call in an official matter, such as to attend court request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
ask to come summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
gather or bring together
cause to become available for use, either literally or figuratively
Difference between summon and invoke

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