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convoke

verb
/kənˈvoʊk/

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French convoquer, from Latin convocare, from con- (“with”) + vocō (“to call”). Doublet of convocate.

  1. derived from convocare
  2. borrowed from convoquer

Definitions

  1. To convene, to cause to assemble for a meeting.

    • Hail thou,—of leisure sweet the sire!— Who, round the bright, domestic fire, Dost link fond hearts in strongest ties, And kindle hopes, and mingle sighs, Or 'neath the taper's glancing light Convoke the banquet's festive rite.
    • The dream makes such an impression on the king that he convokes his council of state, whose members are thoroughly alarmed by his report.

  2. To call together.

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Derived

convocation, convoker, reconvoke

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