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convoke

 

[ kənˈvoʊk ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal gathering

To convoke means to call together or summon a group of people for a meeting or assembly. This term is often used in legal, academic, or organizational contexts where formal gatherings are required. The act of convoking can involve setting a date and time, distributing agendas, and ensuring that participants are notified in advance. The purpose of convoking is to facilitate discussions, decision-making, or the initiation of important actions. It emphasizes the authority or responsibility of the person who is calling the meeting.

Synonyms

assemble, call together, gather, summon

Examples of usage

  • The committee decided to convoke a special session to address urgent matters.
  • The president will convoke the council next week to discuss the new policies.
  • They have been known to convoke annual meetings to review progress.

Translations

Translations of the word "convoke" in other languages:

🇵🇹 convocar

🇮🇳 बुलाना

🇩🇪 einberufen

🇮🇩 memanggil

🇺🇦 скликати

🇵🇱 zwołać

🇯🇵 召集する

🇫🇷 convoquer

🇪🇸 convocar

🇹🇷 toplamak

🇰🇷 소집하다

🇸🇦 استدعاء

🇨🇿 svolat

🇸🇰 zvolať

🇨🇳 召集

🇸🇮 poklicati

🇮🇸 safna

🇰🇿 шақыру

🇬🇪 გამოიძახო

🇦🇿 çağırmaq

🇲🇽 convocar

Etymology

The word 'convoke' originates from the Latin 'convocare', which means 'to call together'. It is formed from 'com-' meaning 'together' and 'vocare' meaning 'to call'. The term has been used in English since the mid-15th century, primarily in legal and formal contexts to refer to the summoning of meetings or assemblies. Over time, its usage has extended to various fields, including governance, academia, and corporate environments. As societies evolved, the need for organized gatherings to facilitate discussions and decision-making became more pronounced, leading to the continued relevance of the term in modern usage.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,915 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.