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Invocation vs Invoking - What's the difference?

invocation | invoking |

As a noun invocation

is the act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being; earnest and solemn entreaty; especially, prayer offered to a divine being.

As a verb invoking is

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invocation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being; earnest and solemn entreaty; especially, prayer offered to a divine being.
  • A call or summons; especially, a judicial call, demand, or order; as, the invocation of papers or evidence into court.

    • Derived terms

    * invocational

    invoking

    English

    Verb

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