convene
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
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to cause to assemble; convoke.
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to summon to appear, as before a judicial officer.
verb
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to gather, call together, or summon, esp for a formal meeting
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(tr) to order to appear before a court of law, judge, tribunal, etc
Other Word Forms
- convenable adjective
- convenably adverb
- convener noun
- convenor noun
- reconvene verb
- unconvenable adjective
- unconvened adjective
- unconvening adjective
Etymology
Origin of convene
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin convenīre to come together, equivalent to con- con- + venīre to come
Example Sentences
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Frankenburg was among a group of defense companies that met with Gulf officials in the U.K. earlier this month at an event convened by the British government.
"That is one of the reasons why we wanted to convene a G7 of finance, energy and central banks," he said.
From Barron's
The four-way meeting between the Muslim nations was convened "to review the evolving regional situation and discuss issues of mutual interest", Pakistan's foreign ministry said in a brief statement.
From Barron's
The bill now awaits passage in the House of Representatives where Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said he will convene representatives to decide next steps.
From Salon
It’s not clear when the state water board might convene another meeting on the matter.
From Los Angeles Times
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