invocation — the action of invoking or calling upon a deity, spirit, or higher power for aid, protection, inspiration, or the like
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of invoking or calling upon a deity, spirit, or higher power for aid, protection, inspiration, or the like
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 신이나 영혼, 높은 힘에게 도움이나 보호, 영감을 구하는 행위; 간청, 기원
Korean pronunciation: 인보**케이**션
Example Sentences
- His invocation of ancient wisdom impressed the audience.
- The student's invocation before the exam was 'Please, math gods, have mercy!'
- The graduation ceremony began with a beautiful invocation.
invocation
NOUN//ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən//
the action of invoking or calling upon a deity, spirit, or higher power for aid, protection, inspiration, or the like
The priest's invocation called the spirits to bless the harvest under the moonlit sky.
At the prayer station, invocation sparks creation!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '안으로 부르다'라는 의미에서 시작되어 신을 부르는 행위로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“His invocation of ancient wisdom impressed the audience.”
“The student's invocation before the exam was 'Please, math gods, have mercy!'”
“The graduation ceremony began with a beautiful invocation.”
“The chef's invocation of his grandmother's spirit while cooking pasta was quite dramatic.”
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