invoke
invoke(
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vok
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. invocar
The prime minister repeteadly invoked the principles of freedom and equality to defend her position.La primera ministra invocó repetidamente los principios de libertad e igualdad para defender su postura.
b. citar
The prosecutor invoked a previous case as precedent for his argument.En su discurso, el fiscal citó un caso anterior a modo de precedente.
c. recurrir a
The author often invokes the theory of relativity to support his hypothesis.El autor recurre con frecuencia a la teoría de la relatividad para respaldar su hipótesis.
d. acogerse a (a law or amendment)
She invoked the 5th Amendment, which gives a defendant the right not to testify.Se acogió a la Quinta Enmienda, que confiere a un acusado el derecho a no testificar.
a. invocar
The betrayed warrior invoked the wrath of Zeus.El guerrero traicionado invocó la ira de Zeus.
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