Convened: meaning, definitions and examples

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convened

 

[ kənˈviːn ]

Context #1

formal meeting

Convene refers to the act of gathering people for a meeting or assembly, particularly for a specific purpose. It is commonly used in formal contexts where individuals come together to discuss matters of importance or to make decisions.

Synonyms

assemble, gather, meet, summon

Examples of usage

  • The committee convened to discuss the new policy.
  • The board will convene next week to finalize the report.
  • Experts convened at the conference to share their findings.
  • The faculty convenes every semester to review course offerings.

Translations

Translations of the word "convened" in other languages:

🇵🇹 convocado

🇮🇳 बुलाया गया

🇩🇪 einberufen

🇮🇩 dipanggil

🇺🇦 скликаний

🇵🇱 zwołany

🇯🇵 招集された

🇫🇷 convoqué

🇪🇸 convocado

🇹🇷 toplantıya çağrılan

🇰🇷 소집된

🇸🇦 تم استدعاؤه

🇨🇿 sjednaný

🇸🇰 zvolaný

🇨🇳 召集的

🇸🇮 sklican

🇮🇸 safnað

🇰🇿 шақырылды

🇬🇪 გამოწვეული

🇦🇿 yığıncaq çağırıldı

🇲🇽 convocado

Word origin

The word 'convene' originates from the Latin verb 'convenire', which means 'to come together'. It is composed of 'con-', meaning 'together', and 'venire', meaning 'to come'. The term evolved through Middle English as 'convenen' in the 14th century, reflecting the action of assembling or gathering individuals for a specific purpose. Its use has been prevalent in legal, political, and formal contexts, signifying a coming together of people to deliberate or discuss important matters. Over time, 'convene' has maintained a sense of formality and structure in its application, often associated with meetings, conferences, and organizational decision-making.