Summon
Definition
(verb) To call upon someone to be present or to gather
Examples
“She had to summon all her courage to speak in front of the large audience.”
“Summon the cashier, please.”
“The sergeant summoned the new recruits at dawn.”
“We had to summon a locksmith after midnight.”
“By noon, the principal had summoned both parents to her office.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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