C1 verb Formal, literary, sometimes religious or spiritual.

invocare

/invoˈkare/

Ejemplos

1

I fedeli si riunirono per invocare la protezione divina.

The faithful gathered to invoke divine protection.

2

Nell'antichità, i poeti invocavano le Muse per ispirazione.

In antiquity, poets invoked the Muses for inspiration.

3

Ha invocato l'aiuto dei suoi amici in un momento di difficoltà.

He called upon the help of his friends in a moment of difficulty.

4

Il discorso del politico invocava un senso di unità nazionale.

The politician's speech evoked a sense of national unity.

5

Sperava di invocare un cambiamento con le sue parole.

He hoped to bring about change with his words.

Colocaciones comunes

invocare aiuto (to invoke help)
invocare la pace (to invoke peace)
invocare la giustizia (to invoke justice)

How to Use It

Notas de uso

It's common to see 'invocare' followed by a direct object (e.g., 'invocare aiuto' - to invoke help) or a prepositional phrase with 'per' (e.g., 'invocare per la pace' - to invoke for peace).

Errores comunes

Confusing it with 'invitare' (to invite), due to similar sounds.
Using it too casually; 'invocare' carries a sense of earnestness or formality that 'chiamare' does not.

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Origen de la palabra

From Latin 'invocare', meaning 'to call upon, invoke', from 'in-' (into, toward) + 'vocare' (to call).

Contexto cultural

The concept of 'invocare' has roots in ancient religious practices and classical literature, where calling upon gods or muses was common. It still carries this weight in modern Italian, making it suitable for expressing deep appeals or solemn requests.

Truco para recordar

Think of 'invoke' in English, which has the same Latin root and a very similar meaning. The 'voce' part in 'invocare' is related to 'voice', reminding you it's about 'calling out'.

Preguntas frecuentes

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While its primary meaning relates to calling upon spirits or deities, 'invocare' can also be used in a more general sense to mean 'to call upon' or 'to appeal to' someone or something for help, support, or even inspiration.

Yes, in certain contexts, especially when referring to spirits or magical entities, 'invocare' can convey the idea of 'to summon' or 'to conjure'.

'Chiamare' is a more general verb meaning 'to call' (e.g., to call a person, to call a taxi). 'Invocare' implies a more formal, earnest, or spiritual calling, often with the intention of seeking assistance or presence.

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