call down
/kɔːl daʊn/
VERB
1. Invoke or request divine intervention
To pray for or invoke something from God, such as a blessing, protection, justice, or divine intervention.
1.1. Prayer and divine invocation
Used when asking God or a divine power to bring about a particular blessing, judgment, or intervention.
Synonyms
- invoke
- pray for
- petition for
- beseech
Examples
- During the ceremony, the priest invoked blessings to call down peace upon the congregation.
- In times of trouble, people often turn to prayer to call down divine intervention and guidance.
- The community gathered to call down blessings for a peaceful and prosperous year.
Related Words
- prayer
- blessing
- divine intervention
- supplication
- providence