convoke
/kənˈvoʊk/
Meanings
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Verb
To call or summon people or groups to a place or to assemble a meeting.
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Verb
To convene a meeting or conference.
Rhymes
Words rhyming with convokecoke , oke , yoke
Variants
List of all variants of convoke that leads to same resultconvoke , convoked , convokes , convoking
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'convocare,' meaning 'to call together.'
Trivia
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The word 'convoke' is often used in legal contexts to refer to the formal process of summoning someone to appear in court.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Convocation: A formal assembly or meeting, often held for academic or religious purposes.
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Summon: To call or invite someone to appear before a court or other authority.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'convoke' is often used to describe the gathering of important figures or groups for a significant purpose. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth,' the three witches are described as being 'convoked' to meet Macbeth and Banquo.
How to Memorize "convoke"
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visualize
- Visualize the act of calling or summoning people to a place or meeting.
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associate
- Associate the word 'convoke' with the idea of bringing people together or summoning them to a place.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'convoke' comes from the Latin word 'convocare,' which means 'to call together.'
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