summoned (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌm.ənd/

Definition

Formally called to appear before a court or other authority; or to bring something into existence, often by magic or supernatural means.

Examples

• The witness was summoned to testify in court.

• The wizard summoned a powerful demon to do his bidding.

• She felt she had summoned all her courage to face the difficult conversation.

How to Use summoned

summon someone to court (prepositional phrase)

To officially order a person to appear before a judge or magistrate. — "The police summoned him to the station for questioning."

summon someone to do something (prepositional phrase)

To order or call someone to perform a specific action. — "The principal summoned the student to his office."

summon up (phrasal verb)

To gather or bring forth a quality or feeling (like courage or strength). — "He managed to summon up a smile despite the bad news."

Synonyms of summoned

Words with a similar meaning to summoned:

• called
• invited
• ordered
• cited
• convened

Antonyms of summoned

Words with the opposite meaning to summoned:

• dismissed
• released

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