Entry Word: summon

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to demand or request the presence or service of <without explanation, the principal summoned me to his office>

Synonyms call, hail

Related Words cite, subpoena; assemble, convene, convoke, muster; ask, bid, invite; command, order, request, requisition; beckon, demand, invoke

Phrases send for

Near Antonyms dismiss, send (away), turn away

2 to call into being through the use of oneʼs inner resources or powers <managed to summon a bright smile despite the gloomy day>

Synonyms conjure (up), gather (up)

Related Words educe, elicit, evoke, raise

3 to bring together in assembly by or as if by command <summoned a special session of parliament> — see convoke