What does "invoking" mean?

present participle and gerund of invoke

What is a synonym for "invoking"?

Common synonyms include: appeal, evoke, appeal, call, cite, raise.

Invoking

verb

verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Verb

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present participle and gerund of invoke form-of, gerund, participle, present

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appeal evoke appeal call cite raise

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"U.S. President Donald Trump is invoking the Defense Production Act, which would allow his administration to force American industry to manufacture medical supplies that are in short supply in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic."

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