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Convoked: meaning, definitions and examples

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convoked

 

[ kษ™nหˆvoสŠkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal gathering

Convoked refers to the act of calling together a group of people for a meeting or assembly, typically for a specific purpose. This term is often used in formal contexts, such as convocations by academic institutions, where students are summoned to receive degrees or honors. The word conveys a sense of authority and organization, suggesting that the convocation is an official or ceremonial gathering. It can also imply the gathering of a committee or council to discuss important matters.

Synonyms

assembled, called, summoned.

Examples of usage

  • The university convoked a special meeting to discuss the new regulations.
  • The board was convoked to address urgent financial issues.
  • A session of the council was convoked to review the proposal.

Translations

Translations of the word "convoked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น convocado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเคพเคฏเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einberufen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipanggil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะปะธะบะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zwoล‚any

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‹›้›†ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท convoquรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ convocado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท toplanan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ์ง‘๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุนูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zavolanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvolanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฌ้›†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sklican

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรถlluรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐา›ั‹ั€ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงaฤŸฤฑrฤฑlan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ convocado

Etymology

The word 'convoked' originates from the Latin term 'convocare', comprised of 'con-', meaning 'together', and 'vocare', meaning 'to call'. The root highlights the essence of bringing individuals together through a calling or invitation. The transition to the English language occurred in the late Middle Ages, where it began to be used in formal and legal contexts. Over the centuries, the usage spread to various sectors including academia, politics, and various organizations, often denoting an official assembly for specific purposes or discussions. As such, 'convoked' has maintained its formal connotation while becoming a staple in English vocabulary for describing coordinated gatherings.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,631, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.