How do you use invoke in a sentence?

We use the verb invoke to mean “use” (a law, principle, or right), “reference” something (to support what we are saying or doing), or “call upon” (a god, spirit etc.).

Invoke in a sentence examples
He plans to invoke a centuries-old law to assert his claim to the inheritance.

The venue for the speech was deliberately chosen to invoke the memory of the historic gathering that took place there.

This ritual is performed to invoke the spirits for guidance and protection.

Deciding if invoke or evoke is the right word for a certain context can be difficult as the difference in meaning is sometimes quite subtle.

Try a free Grammar Check to help you make the right choice between commonly confused words.

Read this FAQ: How do you use invoke in a sentence?

How do you use evoke in a sentence?

We use the verb evoke to mean “cause” or “bring about” something, especially an emotional reaction.

Evoke in a sentence examples
The choice of colors in the room evokes a sense of peace and tranquility.

Her statement has evoked an angry media backlash.

The smell evoked memories of their childhood.

Deciding whether invoke or evoke is the correct word choice can be tricky because the difference in meaning is very subtle in some contexts.

Have you tried out Quillbot’s free Grammar Check? It can help you make the right choices between commonly confused words.

Read this FAQ: How do you use evoke in a sentence?

Is it thru or through for dates?

“Thru” is the informal spelling of “through.”

When talking about dates, “through” means “to and including.” So in a formal context, you could say, “We work Monday through Friday.” But if texting a friend, you could say, “We work Monday thru Friday.”

Don’t mix up “thru” and “through” with “threw,” the simple past tense of the verb “to throw.”

Quillbot’s Grammar Checker will fix any mistakes with threw, through, or thru in your writing.

Read this FAQ: Is it thru or through for dates?

Is it walk thru or through?

Both “walk thru” and “walk through” are acceptable depending on the context.

“Walk thru” and “walk through” mean the same thing:

  • To move through a place
  • To go over something carefully

The difference is that “thru” is the informal spelling of “through.” You’ll find “thru” in informal writing like text messages or social media posts, or in contexts where word count or space is limited, like signs.

So if you are texting a friend, you might say, “Want to walk thru the park on our way to class?”

But if you’re writing a report or a story, you would want to say, “The students walked through the park on their way to class.”

Don’t confuse “thru” and “through” with the verb “threw.” These words sound the same but have different meanings.

Use Quillbot’s Grammar Checker to see if you’re using threw, through, and thru correctly.

Read this FAQ: Is it walk thru or through?

What is a synonym for go through?

“Go through” is a phrasal verb that can mean “to experience” or “to search through.”

Some synonyms for “go through” meaning “to experience” are:

  • Experience
  • Endure
  • Undergo
  • Withstand
  • Face
  • Be subjected to
  • Survive

When “go through” means “search through,” some synonyms are:

  • Look through
  • Read
  • Browse
  • Scan
  • Examine
  • Review

Don’t mix up the phrasal verb “go through” with other phrasal verbs using threw or through.

Quillbot’s Paraphraser can help you find other synonyms for “go through.”

Read this FAQ: What is a synonym for go through?

Is it pique or peak interest?

Pique (not peak) is the correct spelling in the phrase “pique someone’s interest,” which means to “arouse someone’s interest.”

Pique your interest, pique my interest etc. examples
We hope this introduction has piqued your interest in the subject.

I read the first few chapters, but it didn’t really pique my interest.

Knowing whether to spell it “pique,” peak, or pique is tricky because these words are homophones (i.e. They have different meanings but are pronounced in the same way).

Have you tried Quillbot’s free Grammar Checker? It’s a great tool for avoiding mistakes with commonly confused words like these.

Read this FAQ: Is it pique or peak interest?

What is a synonym for peak?

Synonyms for the noun peak include:

  • Top
  • Summit
  • Pinnacle
  • Climax
  • Zenith

Synonyms for the verb peak include:

  • Culminate
  • Climax
  • Top out
  • Reach a high point
  • Spike

It’s sometimes tricky to decide if peek or peak is the correct spelling for a particular context because these two words are homophones (i.e. They are pronounced the same but have different meanings).

Why not try out Quillbot’s free Paraphraser to help you find the best synonym for “peak” in your specific context?

Read this FAQ: What is a synonym for peak?