convoke
to call together; summon to meet or assemble: The president plans to convoke an international summit to address the global climate crisis.
Origin of convoke
1- Sometimes convocate .
Other words for convoke
Other words from convoke
- con·voc·a·tive [kuhn-vok-uh-tiv], /kənˈvɒk ə tɪv/, adjective
- con·vok·er [kuhn-voh-ker], /kənˈvoʊ kər/, con·vo·cant [kon-vuh-kuhnt], /ˈkɒn və kənt/, noun
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How to use convoke in a sentence
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.
Trinidad-style aloo and channa infuses an Indian classic with Caribbean flavor | Brigid Washington | January 22, 2021 | Washington PostMalesherbes in those days, and good writers since, held that the only safe plan was to convoke the States-General.
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3) | John MorleyThe leaders threatened that if the authorities did not convoke the people, they would, and would employ force if necessary.
Notes on the History of Argentine Independence | C. W. WhittemoreIt was high time to tell her relatives and mine and convoke a family council.
Atlantis | Gerhart HauptmannImmediately the bell was rung to convoke the vetch, and the masses called for war with Moscow.
The Story of Russia | R. Van Bergen, M.A.
We, our winter pastimes to greet thee convoke, And the goddess of health with thee daily invoke.
Home Lyrics | Hannah S. Battersby
British Dictionary definitions for convoke
/ (kənˈvəʊk) /
(tr) to call (a meeting, assembly, etc) together; summon
Origin of convoke
1Derived forms of convoke
- convocative (kənˈvɒkətɪv), adjective
- convoker, noun
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