convoke
verb (used with object)
to call together; summon to meet or assemble.
convoked
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past participleof convoke.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof convoke.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
convokeverb (used with object)to call together; summon to meet or assemble.
Example Sentences
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Usually ambassadors are convoked by the Secretariat of State.
From Reuters ● Feb. 25, 2022
The pope convoked all Chilean bishops to Rome for days of intense meetings, at the conclusion of which all 34 offered their resignation, a first.
From New York Times ● May 21, 2018
“It is very important that an extraordinary Synod has been convoked on the theme of the pastoral of the family,” Vatican spokesperson Fr.
From Time ● Oct. 8, 2013
I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 11, 2013
On July 20th, 1507, Margaret convoked the States-General at Malines, and asked them to levy a 'philippus' on each household.
From The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria by Eleanor E. Tremayne
