convene (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /kənˈviːn/

Definition

To come or bring together for a meeting, assembly, or formal gathering.

Examples

• The council will convene next Tuesday to vote on the new proposal.

• The chairperson decided to convene an emergency session to address the crisis.

• Delegates from various countries will convene in Geneva for the peace talks.

How to Use convene

convene (a meeting/conference/committee) (collocation)

To arrange or call for a formal gathering. — "The principal will convene a parent-teacher meeting next month."

convene for (a purpose) (prepositional phrase)

To gather for a specific reason. — "The judges will convene for deliberations after hearing all the evidence."

Synonyms of convene

Words with a similar meaning to convene:

• meet
• assemble
• gather
• summon
• congregate

Antonyms of convene

Words with the opposite meaning to convene:

• adjourn
• disperse
• cancel

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