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convoke

1 of 1verb
/kənˈvoʊk/
Forms:convokes,convoking,convoked,convoked
1

to officially call people together for a meeting, assembly, or formal gathering

transitive
  • The president convoked a special session of parliament.
  • The board convoked an emergency meeting to address the crisis.
  • Leaders from across the country were convoked to discuss the treaty.
  • The committee will convoke a hearing to review the proposal.
  • The organization convoked its annual general assembly last week.
Synonyms:
convene