convoke

[ kuhn-vohk ]

verb (used with object)

, con·voked, con·vok·ing.

1. 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 /

verb

1. tr to call (a meeting, assembly, etc) together; summon

Derived Forms

• convocative, adjective
• conˈvoker, noun

Other Words From

• 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of convoke¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of convoke¹

C16: from Latin convocāre, from vocāre to call

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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