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summon

sum·mon

summon

 
 
pronunciation:
suh mn
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: verb
inflections: summons, summoning, summoned
definition 1: to call to appear for a particular purpose.
If you need help on an airplane, you can summon a flight attendant by pushing a button.The nurse was urgently summoned to the operating room.
synonyms:
call
similar words:
ask, beckon, convene, invite, notify, request
definition 2: to call up; stir up.
She summoned her courage before entering the dark, scary house.
synonyms:
muster
similar words:
collect, gather, rouse
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derivation: summoner (n.)
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