Associations to the word «Invocation»

Wiktionary

INVOCATION, noun. The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being; earnest and solemn entreaty; especially, prayer offered to a divine being.
INVOCATION, noun. A call or summons; especially, a judicial call, demand, or order; as, the invocation of papers or evidence into court.

Dictionary definition

INVOCATION, noun. A prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service.
INVOCATION, noun. An incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil.
INVOCATION, noun. Calling up a spirit or devil.
INVOCATION, noun. The act of appealing for help.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley