Invocation
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Invocation [in-vuh-key-shuhn]

NOUN

NOUN

  • The act of calling upon a higher power for help or inspiration.

Example

Sheila gave the invocation at the graduation ceremony. 

The priest began the ceremony with an invocation for peace.

Synonyms

Prayer, Appeal, Supplication, Entreaty, Plea, Petition, Call, Summoning, Request, Evocation

Antonyms

Abandonment, Neglect, Renouncement, Curse, Disregard, Rejection, Exclusion, Avoidance