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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
Example
The judge summoned the witness to testify during the trial.
The police officer summoned the suspect to appear at the police station for questioning.
02
to call upon someone to be present at a particular place or event
Transitive: to summon sb
Example
The CEO summoned the department heads for an urgent meeting.
The police officer summoned the suspect for questioning.
03
to formally call for the gathering or assembly of people
Transitive: to summon a gathering
Example
The CEO summoned a meeting to discuss the company's financial projections for the upcoming quarter.
The mayor summoned a city council meeting to vote on the proposed budget amendments.
04
to stir oneself to apply a particular skill or ability
Transitive: to summon a skill or ability
Example
In the face of adversity, he summoned his courage to speak up for what he believed was right.
When her team fell behind, the captain summoned her leadership skills to motivate and rally them to victory.
05
to make a supernatural entity or magical object appear or come into the physical world
Transitive: to summon a supernatural entity
Example
The sorcerer summoned a powerful spirit to assist him during the ancient ritual.
In the ritual, the wizard had to summon the guardian spirit by reciting a series of incantations.
