Definition & Meaning of "summon up"

to summon up

[phrase form: summon]

to bring forth a memory or image, causing one to remember or think about something

to make a deliberate effort to find and use a particular quality within oneself in order to accomplish a task

Example

A familiar melody could easily summon up cherished memories.

The mention of his name summoned up images of their shared adventures.

The smell of freshly baked cookies summoned up memories of holidays with family.

In the midst of uncertainty, the team leader summoned up courage to make a bold decision.

She summoned up motivation to tackle the challenging workout routine.

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