Definition of Summon

1. Verb. Call in an official matter, such as to attend court.

Exact synonyms: Cite, Summons
Specialized synonyms: Vouch, Demand
Generic synonyms: Call, Send For
Derivative terms: Citation, Summons, Summons

2. Verb. Ask to come. "Summon a lawyer"
Specialized synonyms: Page, Buzz, Convene, Convoke, Beckon
Generic synonyms: Call, Send For
Derivative terms: Summoning

3. Verb. Gather or bring together. "Summon all your courage"
Exact synonyms: Come Up, Muster, Muster Up, Rally
Generic synonyms: Collect, Garner, Gather, Pull Together
Derivative terms: Rally

4. Verb. Make ready for action or use. "Marshal resources"
Exact synonyms: Marshal, Mobilise, Mobilize
Generic synonyms: Collect, Garner, Gather, Pull Together
Derivative terms: Mobilisation, Mobilisation, Mobilization, Mobilization

Definition of Summon

1. v. t. To call, bid, or cite; to notify to come to appear; -- often with up.

Definition of Summon

1. Verb. To call people together; to convene. ¹

2. Verb. To ask someone to come; to send for. ¹

3. Verb. (legal) To order someone to appear in court, especially by issuing a summons. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Summon

1. to order to appear [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Summon

summist
summists
summit
summit meeting
summital
summited
summiteer
summiteers
summities
summiting
summitless
summitries
summitry
summits
summity
summon (current term)
summonable
summoned
summoner
summoners
summonest
summoneth
summoning
summons
summonsed
summonses
summonsing
summum bonum
summum genus
sumners

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