invoke

invocar, aplicar

Usar una ley, norma o derecho para respaldar una acción o decisión.

En inglés sencillo: To use a law, rule, or right to support an action or decision.

• They invoked an emergency law.
• The company may invoke this clause to end the contract.
• Can she invoke her right to remain silent?

Sinónimos: apply, exercise

Expresiones frecuentes: invoke a rule, invoke a clause, invoke emergency powers

invocar, citar

Mencionar a una persona respetada, un texto o una idea para apoyar lo que dices.

En inglés sencillo: To mention a respected person, text, or idea to support what you say.

• He invoked the Bible to support his argument.
• The lawyer invoked an earlier court decision.
• Writers often invoke respected experts to strengthen their claims.

Sinónimos: cite, appeal to

Expresiones frecuentes: invoke an authority, invoke a precedent, invoke the Bible

implorar, invocar

Pedir ayuda, bondad o apoyo a alguien, especialmente a una persona poderosa o a un dios.

En inglés sencillo: To ask someone, especially a powerful person or god, for help, kindness, or support.

• They invoked the king’s mercy.
• The priest invoked divine protection for the travelers.
• She invoked his kindness when asking him to forgive the debt.

Sinónimos: appeal to, call on

Expresiones frecuentes: invoke someone’s mercy, invoke divine protection, invoke someone’s help