summon
word
/ˈsəmən/
SUH-muhn
/sˈʌmən/
SUH-muhn
Definition
To officially call someone to come, often for a meeting, or to magically call for a spirit or help.
Usage & Nuances
'Summon' is quite formal and often used in legal, professional, or fantasy contexts. Common phrases: 'summon someone to court', 'summon the courage', 'summon a spirit'. In daily speech, people say 'call' or 'invite'. Don't confuse 'summon' with 'summons' (the noun, meaning an official order).
Spanish: convocar - llamar (formal)Portuguese (BR): convocar - chamar (formal)Portuguese (PT): convocar - chamar (formal)Chinese (Simplified): 召唤 - 召集Chinese (Traditional): 召喚 - 召集Hindi: बुलाना - तलब करनाArabic: استدعاء - استحضارBengali: ডেকে পাঠানো - আহ্বান করাRussian: вызвать - созвать - призватьJapanese: 呼び出す - 召喚するVietnamese: triệu tập - triệu hồiKorean: 소환하다 - 부르다Turkish: çağırmak - davet etmek - celbetmekUrdu: طلب کرنا - بلاناIndonesian: memanggil - mengumpulkan
Example Sentences
The teacher summoned the students to the front of the class.
basic
They were summoned to a meeting with their boss.
basic
The king summoned his advisors.
basic
He tried to summon the courage to speak in public.
natural
If you say his name three times, you might summon a ghost!
natural
You can't just summon people whenever you feel like it.
natural