verb summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic.
— synonyms: raise, conjure, conjure_up, evoke, stir, call_down, arouse, bring_up
verb cite as an authority.
— synonyms: appeal
verb request earnestly (something from somebody).
— synonyms: appeal
Examples
“The envoy invoked the King of Kings's magnanimity to reduce his province's tribute after another drought.”
“In certain Christian circles, invoking the Bible constitutes irrefutable proof.”