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to summon
01
to officially call someone, typically to attend court or fulfill a legal obligation
Ditransitive: to summon sb to do sth
Examples
The judge summoned the witness to testify during the trial.
02
to call upon someone to be present at a particular place or event
Transitive: to summon sb
Examples
The CEO summoned the department heads for an urgent meeting.
03
to formally call for the gathering or assembly of people
Transitive: to summon a gathering
Examples
The CEO summoned a meeting to discuss the company's financial projections for the upcoming quarter.
04
to stir oneself to apply a particular skill or ability
Transitive: to summon a skill or ability
Examples
In the face of adversity, he summoned his courage to speak up for what he believed was right.
05
to make a supernatural entity or magical object appear or come into the physical world
Transitive: to summon a supernatural entity
Examples
The sorcerer summoned a powerful spirit to assist him during the ancient ritual.
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