summon

[suhm-uhn] / ˈsʌm ən /

VERB

call to a place

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ask assemble call call for call in convene direct draft gather invite mobilize recall request subpoena

STRONG

arouse beckon beep bid charge cite command conjure convoke enjoin hail invoke motion muster order petition rally ring rouse sign signal toll

WEAK

call back call forth call into action call together call upon draw on send for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer cancel disperse divide ignore reply scatter separate stop

STRONG

calm free

WEAK

dismiss send away

Example Sentences

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Several were summoned to see owner Marinakis after the Wolves draw, with opinions also canvassed following Friday's 3-1 defeat at fellow strugglers Leeds.

From BBC

Copenhagen summoned the U.S. envoy over the report.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was just past 9 p.m. when I was summoned to a windowless room in a windowless studio to reunite with the Emperor of the Olympic Games:

From The Wall Street Journal

I ask, summoning the courage to address the elephant in the room.

From Literature

Chabria: Mark, I do this for a living and I’m having trouble summoning up any interest in this race — yet, anyway.

From Los Angeles Times

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