summon

Meanings

• Verb

  To call or invite someone to come, especially by an official or formal request.

  - "The king summoned his nobles to the castle."
  - "The police summoned the driver to the station for questioning."

• Verb

  To bring into existence or call forth (a spirit, god, etc.) by magical means.

  - "The sorcerer summoned the demon from the netherworld."
  - "In ancient times, priests would summon the rain goddess to bring rain."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsʌmən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33142668"

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Synonyms

muster , muster up , summon up

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with summon
balm , calm , psalm , palm

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Summoner (English) : A person who summons or calls forth something or someone
   

2. Summon (Spanish) : To call, invite, or ask for someone
   

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Variants

List of all variants of summon that leads to same result
summon , summonable , summoned , summoner , summoners , summoning , summons , summon up , summoned up , summoning up , summons up

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Forms

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Summons (noun), Summoned (past tense of summon), Summoning (noun)

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Etymology

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Old English summonian, from summon 'summoned assembly' + -ian

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Trivia

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1. The term 'summon' is derived from the Old English word 'summonian', which means 'to call together'.

2. In some legal contexts, a 'summons' is a formal document that requires someone to appear in court.

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Related Concepts

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1. Invocation: The act of calling upon a deity, spirit, or other supernatural being or force.

2. Magic: The art and practice of using supernatural forces or influences.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the concept of summoning is often associated with magic, supernatural beings, and the invocation of deities. In music, there are songs about summoning various entities or emotions. In folklore and mythology, summoning is a common theme in stories about shamans, witches, and other magical practitioners.

How to Memorize "summon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a formal invitation being sent out with the word 'summon' written on it.
   - Visualize a sorcerer performing a ritual to summon a demon.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'summon' with the idea of calling or inviting someone or something.
   - Associate the word with the concept of magic and the supernatural.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-U-M-M-O-N to remember the meaning: 'Summon Unwanted Magical Mates On Notably'.
   - Create a mental image of a summoning circle with the word 'summon' written in the center.

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