convoke — to call together or summon to assemble, especially for a formal meeting
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to call together or summon to assemble, especially for a formal meeting
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈvoʊk/
Korean meaning: 소집하다, 소환하다 (특히 공식적인 모임을 위해)
Korean pronunciation: 컨**보**크
Example Sentences
- The wizard convoked all the magical creatures for a pizza party.
- The university will convoke a special committee to investigate the missing donuts.
- The government convoked an emergency session to address the crisis.
convoke
VERB//kənˈvoʊk//
to call together or summon to assemble, especially for a formal meeting
The mayor convokes citizens for an emergency town meeting
The king convokes to invoke power and provoke action!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin convocare, composed of con- (together) and vocare (to call). The word entered English in the 16th century, maintaining its Latin sense of summoning or calling people together.
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📝Examples
“The wizard convoked all the magical creatures for a pizza party.”
“The university will convoke a special committee to investigate the missing donuts.”
“The government convoked an emergency session to address the crisis.”
“The board will convoke all shareholders for the annual meeting.”
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