convoke

[ kuhn-vohk ]

/ kənˈvoʊk /

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verb (used with object), con·voked, con·vok·ing.

to call together; summon to meet or assemble.

OTHER WORDS FOR convoke

convene.

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Origin of convoke

1590–1600; (<Middle French convoquer) <Latin convocāre, equivalent to con-con- + vocāre to call

OTHER WORDS FROM convoke

con·voc·a·tive

[kuhn-vok-uh-tiv], /kənˈvɒk ə tɪv/, adjectivecon·vok·er

[kuhn-voh-ker], /kənˈvoʊ kər/, con·vo·cant

[kon-vuh-kuhnt], /ˈkɒn və kənt/, noun

Words nearby convoke

convivial, conviviality, convo, convocation, convocator, convoke, convolute, convoluted, convoluted tubule, convolution, convolve

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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 Post
Malesherbes 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 Morley
The 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. Whittemore
It was high time to tell her relatives and mine and convoke a family council.
Atlantis|Gerhart Hauptmann

Immediately 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

convoke

/ (kənˈvəʊk) /

verb

(tr) to call (a meeting, assembly, etc) together; summon

Derived forms of convoke

convocative (kənˈvɒkətɪv), adjectiveconvoker, noun

Word Origin for convoke

C16: from Latin convocāre, from vocāre to call

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