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- pronunciation:
- suh
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 n
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
summons, summoning, summoned |
| definition 1: |
to call to appear for a particular purpose.
If you need help on an airplane, you can summon a flight attendant by pushing a button.The nurse was urgently summoned to the operating room.- synonyms:
- call, call for
- similar words:
- ask, beckon, convene, invite, notify, request
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| definition 2: |
to call up; stir up.
She summoned her courage before entering the dark, scary house.- synonyms:
- muster
- similar words:
- collect, gather, rouse
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| related words: |
bid, challenge, command, levy, recall, recollect, ticket |
| derivation: |
summoner (n.) |
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