Apply and Invoke

Apply

Apply verb - To carry out effectively.

Usage example: a police officer applying the law

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Invoke and apply are semantically related In some cases you can use "Invoke" instead a verb "Apply".

Invoke verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).

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Apply and invoke are semantically related in put into effect topic. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Invoke".

Nearby Words: invocation, invoking

sense	apply sense	invoke sense
power	apply power	invoke power
idea	apply idea	invoke idea
name	apply name	invoke name
Other words: sort, effect, time, spell, rule, law, bit, effects, logic, rules, times, mantra, powers, abilities, tropes.

As demonstrated by the page, that line does not apply to police officers; a person may not invoke their right to counsel on any future questioning by the police.

Source: Series / Law & Order
That Man Is Dead: Yaroslav reacts poorly when Oleg tries to invoke their shared origins as they meet in West Kayen, insisting that "Yaroslav" doesn't apply to K'irsan Kayfat anymore.

Source: Literature / Way Home
While the police would probably love for a suspect to waive their right to counsel, it's not a necessity for questioning, as one must specifically invoke one's right to counsel for it to apply.

Source: Don't Answer That

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