invoke Copy link Outline I. To address a deity1. invŏco, 12. vŏco, 1 (less freq.)II. To appeal to • invoke: I. To address a deity: 1. invŏco, 1: Pl.: Cic.: with precibus, Tac. A. 16, 31: to i. to help, in auxilium i., Quint. 4, prooem. 5. 2. vŏco, 1 (less freq.): Virg.: Hor. II. To appeal to: appello, implōro, obtestor, etc.: v. to appeal to, implore, beseech.