convene

Meanings

• Verb

  Bring together for a common purpose or place.

  - "The committee will convene at 10 a.m. to discuss the budget."
  - "The convention of writers will be held in New York City."

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Synonyms

assemble , collect , congregate , convoke , meet , summon , unite

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with convene
conceal , reveal , avenue , venue

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Variants

List of all variants of convene that leads to same result
convene , convened , convener , conveners , convenes , convening , convenor , convenors , re-convene , re-convened , re-convenes , re-convening , reconvene , reconvened , reconvenes , reconvening

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'convenire,' meaning 'to come together.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'convene' is also used in the context of medical procedures, such as a 'convened gallbladder,' which refers to a gallbladder that has become inflamed and is ready to rupture.

2. In ancient Rome, the Senate was the only body that could 'convene' the Roman people for legislative purposes.

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Related Concepts

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1. convene a meeting: To call or summon a meeting, usually of a group or organization.

2. convene a convention: To assemble a large group of people for a specific purpose, such as a political convention.

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Culture

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In literature, 'convene' is often used in the context of meetings, conventions, or gatherings. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' the characters 'convene' at Nick Carraway's house to discuss their past experiences.

How to Memorize "convene"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people coming together in a room to discuss important matters.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'convene' with the idea of bringing people together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Convene: Come On, Veer Enthusiasts Near'.

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