Summoned: meaning, definitions and examples
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summoned
[ ˈsʌmənd ]
calling someone
To summon means to call upon someone to be present, often in a formal or authoritative manner. It is commonly used in legal contexts where a person is required to appear in court. Summoning can also refer to the act of bringing forth a spirit or entity through rituals. The word conveys a sense of urgency or importance in the demand for someone's presence.
Synonyms
bring forth, call, convene, invite.
Examples of usage
- The judge summoned the witness to testify.
- She was summoned to the principal's office.
- The spirits were summoned during the séance.
Translations
Translations of the word "summoned" in other languages:
🇵🇹 convocado
🇮🇳 बुलाया गया
🇩🇪 herbeigerufen
🇮🇩 dipanggil
🇺🇦 покликаний
🇵🇱 wezwany
🇯🇵 召喚された
🇫🇷 appelé
🇪🇸 convocado
🇹🇷 çağrılan
🇰🇷 소환된
🇸🇦 تم استدعاؤه
🇨🇿 povolán
🇸🇰 zavolaný
🇨🇳 被召唤
🇸🇮 poklican
🇮🇸 kallaður
🇰🇿 шақырылған
🇬🇪 მოუწვევია
🇦🇿 çağırılan
🇲🇽 convocado
Etymology
The word 'summon' originates from the Latin word 'summonere', which means 'to call, to bring forth'. The term evolved through Old French 'somon' before entering Middle English as 'summen'. The usage of 'summon' began to appear in English texts during the late 14th century, primarily in legal contexts indicating the act of calling individuals to court. Over time, its meaning expanded to include not just legal summons but also the act of calling someone to an event, meeting, or assembly. The transformation reflects the word's adaptability and its rootedness in authority and formality.
Word Frequency Rank
At #6,334 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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