Meaning of the German Word "Beschwören"

beschwören

invoke

To call on a law, rule, or higher power for help or support.

Example Sentence

Der Redner versuchte, ein Gefühl des Nationalstolzes zu beschwören.

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Definition: To call on a law, rule, or higher power for help or support.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "beschwören"?

C1

What grammatical category does "beschwören" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "beschwören" belong to?

Abstract