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verb (used without object)
1.
to come together or assemble, usually for some public purpose.
verb (used with object)
2.
to cause to assemble; convoke.
3.
to summon to appear, as before a judicial officer.
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Convening
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Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin convenīre to come together, equivalent to con- con- + venīre to come
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin convenīre to come together, equivalent to con- con- + venīre to come
Related forms
con·ven·a·ble, adjective
con·ven·a·bly, adverb
con·ven·er, con·ve·nor, noun
re·con·vene, verb, -vened, -ven·ing.
un·con·ven·a·ble, adjective
EXPANDSynonyms
1. congregate, meet, collect, gather.
1. congregate, meet, collect, gather.
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Word Origin & History
convene
early 15c., from M.Fr. convenir, from L. convenire "unite, be suitable, agree," from com- "together" + venire "to come" (see venue). Related: Convener (late 16c.); convening (1650s).
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