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to summon up
[phrase form: summon]
01
to bring forth a memory or image, causing one to remember or think about something
Examples
The smell of freshly baked cookies summoned up memories of holidays with family.
The mention of his name summoned up images of their shared adventures.
02
to make a deliberate effort to find and use a particular quality within oneself in order to accomplish a task
Examples
Trying to impress the audience, the speaker summoned confidence up from within.
In the midst of uncertainty, the team leader summoned up courage to make a bold decision.
