Summoning: meaning, definitions and examples

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summoning

[ˈsʌmənɪŋ ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Noun}

magic

The act of calling upon a supernatural force or being, typically for assistance or guidance.

Synonyms

calling forth, conjuring, invocation.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
summoning	This is frequently used when ordering someone to appear, such as in legal or formal contexts. The judge is summoning the witness to the stand. They are summoning the employee to a meeting.
invocation	Generally used in religious or ceremonial contexts, referring to calling upon a deity or spirit for aid or inspiration. The priest is offering an invocation before the ceremony. She is making an invocation to the gods for protection.
calling forth	Typically used in more poetic or literary contexts, when evoking or bringing something into action or existence. The speaker is calling forth courage in the face of adversity. He is calling forth memories from his childhood.
conjuring	Often associated with magical or supernatural contexts, implying the creation or bringing about of something by magic. The magician is conjuring a rabbit from the hat. They are conjuring spirits through a ritual.

Examples of usage

The summoning of spirits is a common practice in many cultures.
She performed a ritual for the summoning of a powerful demon.
The summoning of the ancient gods required precise incantations.
During the summoning, candles flickered and the room grew cold.
The witch's summoning of the elements was a sight to behold.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

fantasy

The act of bringing a creature or entity into existence, often through magical means.

Synonyms

calling into being, conjurings, magical creation.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
summoning	This word is repeated and the context has already been explained above. As previously mentioned.
calling into being	Appropriate for situations requiring the act of creating or bringing something into existence, often in a more abstract or philosophical sense. By sharing her vision, she was calling into being a new era of innovation. The rituals were aimed at calling into being ancient powers.
magical creation	Used to describe the act of creating something through magical means. This term is often used in fantasy contexts and carries an element of wonder and enchantment. The story revolved around the magical creation of an enchanted forest. Her abilities in magical creation were unrivaled in the kingdom.
conjurings	Best suited for scenarios involving magic, illusion, or the act of creating something through spells or mystical means. Often implies a sense of wonder and mystery. The magician's conjurings amazed the audience. His mind was filled with dark conjurings during the séance.

Examples of usage

The wizard completed the summoning of a mystical beast.
The summoning of a dragon was a dangerous task.
She mastered the art of summoning mythical creatures.
The summoning of a phoenix symbolized rebirth and renewal.
Legends speak of a powerful sorceress who could perform incredible summonings.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

The word comes from the Latin 'summonere', meaning to call or bring forth.
In medieval times, it referred to formally calling someone to court or an event.
Over time, it evolved to include spiritual or magical connotations in literature.

Literature

Many fantasy stories feature summoning as a way to call upon spirits or magical creatures.
In Shakespeare's plays, characters often engage in acts that can be described as summoning fate or consequences.
The term is a common element in role-playing games where characters can summon allies or protectors.

Pop Culture

Movies like 'Ghostbusters' portray summoning in a humorous light with characters calling spirits.
Video games such as 'Final Fantasy' allow players to summon powerful beings to help in battle.
In anime and manga, summoning characters is often depicted as a rite of passage for young heroes.

Historical Practices

Throughout history, various cultures practiced rituals believed to summon the dead during ceremonies.
In ancient Egypt, summoning the spirits of the deceased was part of the burial customs.
Some religions involve summoning through prayer or meditation to seek divine guidance.

Psychology

The feeling of summoning can metaphorically relate to invoking memories or emotions within oneself.
Therapeutically, the process involves summoning positive thoughts to combat negative ones.
Some psychologists use the concept of summoning internal resources for coping strategies.

Translations

Translations of the word "summoning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 invocação

🇮🇳 आह्वान

🇩🇪 Beschwörung

🇮🇩 pemanggilan

🇺🇦 викликання

🇵🇱 przywołanie

🇯🇵 召喚 (しょうかん)

🇫🇷 invocation

🇪🇸 invocación

🇹🇷 çağrı

🇰🇷 소환 (sohwan)

🇸🇦 استدعاء

🇨🇿 přivolání

🇸🇰 privolanie

🇨🇳 召唤 (zhàohuàn)

🇸🇮 priklic

🇮🇸 kalla

🇰🇿 шақыру

🇬🇪 გამოძახება

🇦🇿 çağırış

🇲🇽 invocación

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,121, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.

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17121 summoning
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