Vocabulary
Invoke
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument.
Urdu meaning
مدد طلب کرنا، دعا کرنا، بلانا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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A whole chapter discusses the nature of restitution, compensation, damages and satisfaction.However, the intent to claim must be declared and formulated quickly otherwise the right to invoke responsibility may be lost.
Dawn Editorials —
Who pays and how?
— 2026-04-25
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Under international law, each state in a group of affected states can invoke claims for compensation against each state responsible for the damage.
Dawn Editorials —
Who pays and how?
— 2026-04-25
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Its dilemma would be compounded were Riyadh to join the war and invoke its defence arrangement with Islamabad.
Dawn Editorials —
Scope for peace
— 2026-03-25
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If the Gulf states actively join the war, will Saudi Arabia invoke its defence pact with Pakistan, is a question that many will be asking as they wonder about the ramifications of such an event.
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Iran`s escalation dominance
— 2026-03-20
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What stopped journos in their tracks was the president`s failure to invoke either the fruits of democracy or the freedoms of brown oppressed people, especially women.There were no such helpful diversions.
Dawn Editorials —
Done with politics
— 2026-01-06
Synonyms
cite, refer to, adduce, instance, resort to, have recourse to, turn to, call into use,
Curator example
“the antiquated defence of insanity is rarely invoked in England”
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