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/
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 king decided to convoke his council to discuss the coming war.
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.
Breakdown
con- (together) + vok (call, from Latin vocare) + -e (infinitive ending) = convoke
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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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