English dictionary
summon
verbPronunciation
ˈsʌmən
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- make ready for action or use
verb
- call in an official matter, such as to attend court
verb
- ask to come
verb
- gather or bring together
verb
- cause to become available for use, either literally or figuratively
Example sentences
marshal resources
summon a lawyer
muster the courage to do something
she rallied her intellect
Summon all your courage
clicking on the icon calls up the program
the author's description of the banquet called up delicious aromas
running into an old friend summoned up memories of her childhood