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convoke

[ kuhn-vohk ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, con·voked, con·vok·ing.

to call together; summon to meet or assemble:
The president plans to convoke an international summit to address the global climate crisis.
Synonyms: convene

convoke

/ kənˈvɒkətɪv; kənˈvəʊk /

con·voc·a·tive [k, uh, n-, vok, -, uh, -tiv], adjective
con·vok·er [k, uh, n-, voh, -ker], con·vo·cant [kon, -v, uh, -k, uh, nt], noun

Origin of convoke¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Middle French convoquer, from Latin convocāre, from con- con- + vocāre “to call”

Origin of convoke¹

C16: from Latin convocāre, from vocāre to call

Each time, I marveled at the brand of magic my mother convoked to exact big, dynamic flavors from a couple of potatoes and a can of chickpeas.

Malesherbes in those days, and good writers since, held that the only safe plan was to convoke the States-General.

The leaders threatened that if the authorities did not convoke the people, they would, and would employ force if necessary.

It was high time to tell her relatives and mine and convoke a family council.

Immediately the bell was rung to convoke the vetch, and the masses called for war with Moscow.

We, our winter pastimes to greet thee convoke, And the goddess of health with thee daily invoke.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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