invocation
11invocation — [in΄və kā′shən] n. [OFr < L invocatio < pp. of invocare: see INVOKE] 1. the act of calling on God, a god, a saint, the Muses, etc. for blessing, help, inspiration, support, or the like 2. a) a formal prayer used in invoking, as at the… …
12Invocation — An invocation (from the Latin verb invocare to call on, invoke ) may take the form of:*Supplication or prayer. *A form of possession. *Command or conjuration. *Self identification with certain spirits.These forms are described below, but are not… …
13INVOCATION — s. f. Action d invoquer. Invocation à Dieu, à la Divinité. Après l invocation du Saint Esprit. L invocation des saints. L invocation des démons, des esprits malins. Le magicien fit ses invocations. Cette église, cette chapelle est consacrée… …
14invocation — (in vo ka sion ; en vers, de cinq syllabes) s. f. 1° Action d invoquer. L invocation du Saint Esprit. • Ceux qui guérissent par l invocation du diable ne font pas un miracle, car cela n excède pas la force naturelle du diable, PASCAL Miracles …
15Invocation —  Pour l’article homonyme, voir Invocation (littérature).  Invocation par Gustave Doré. Une invocation (du …
16INVOCATION — n. f. Action d’invoquer. Invocation à Dieu, à la Divinité. La cérémonie commença après l’invocation du Saint Esprit. L’invocation des saints. Par analogie, Certains poètes ont placé en tête de leurs oeuvres une invocation à la Muse. Cette église …
17invocation — [[t]ɪ̱nvəke͟ɪʃ(ə)n[/t]] invocations 1) N VAR: oft N prep An invocation is a request for help or forgiveness made to a god. [FORMAL] ...an invocation for divine guidance. 2) N COUNT An invocation is a prayer at a public meeting, usually at the… …
18invocation — noun Etymology: Middle English invocacioun, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French invocation, from Latin invocation , invocatio, from invocare Date: 14th century 1. a. the act or process of petitioning for help or support; specifically often… …
19invocation — n. to offer, pronounce the invocation * * * [ˌɪnvə keɪʃ(ə)n] pronounce the invocation to offer …
20invocation — UK [ˌɪnvəʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n] / US [ˌɪnvoʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms invocation : singular invocation plural invocations literary a) an act of asking for help from a god or a person who has power b) [countable] a prayer, especially …
