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    summon
    /ˈsʌmən/

    verb

    • 1. order (someone) to be present: "a waiter was summoned" Similar send forcall forask forrequest the presence of
    • 2. make an effort to produce (a particular quality or reaction) from within oneself: "she managed to summon up a smile" Similar mustergathercollectrally

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSUMMON | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of summon as a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Summon can mean to order someone to come, to produce strength, or to remember something.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › summonSummon Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb summon, which means to issue a call to convene, command, or call forth. See also related phrases and entries near summon.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySUMMON | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of summon as a verb in English, with usage examples and synonyms. Summon can mean to order someone to come, to produce strength, or to remember something.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › summonSUMMON Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    to call for the presence of, as by command, message, or signal; call. to call or notify to appear at a specified place, especially before a court: to summon a defendant. to authorize or order a gathering of; call together by authority, as for deliberation or action: to summon parliament.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSUMMON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the verb summon, which means to order someone or something to come or appear. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for summon.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsummon verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb summon, which means to order somebody to appear in court, to come to you, or to arrange a meeting. See synonyms, phrasal verbs and word origin of summon.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › summonSummon - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To summon is to formally call for the presence of someone. If, as soccer team captain, you find that your team members are an hour late for the big game, you might need to summon them — and fast. Summon can also mean “gather up,” as one might summon one’s courage" before that big game.