convoke

present singular third person convokes · participle present convoking · participle past convoked · past convoked

1. transitiveTo convene, to cause to assemble for a meeting.

   In June, 1933, a great public meeting, convoked by the State Government, was held in Melbourne[.]

   1951, Ambrose Pratt, The Lore of the Lyrebird, Melbourne: Robertson and Mullens, page 7

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   Hail thou,—of leisure sweet the sire!— Who, round the bright, domestic fire, Dost link fond hearts in strongest ties, And kindle hopes, and mingle sighs, Or 'neath the taper's glancing light Convoke the banquet's festive rite.

   1827, Lydia Sigourney, Poems, Winter, page 125

   The dream makes such an impression on the king that he convokes his council of state, whose members are thoroughly alarmed by his report.

   2001, David L. Lieber, Jules Harlow, Etz Hayim: Torah and Commentary, page 111

2. To call together.