One entry found for summon.

Entry Word: summon
Function: verb
Text: 1 to demand or request the presence or service of <without explanation, the principal summoned me to his office>
Synonyms call, hail
Related Words cite, subpoena; assemble, convene, convoke, muster; ask, bid, invite; command, order, request, requisition; beckon, demand, invoke
Phrases send for
Near Antonyms dismiss, send (away), turn away
2 to call into being through the use of one's inner resources or powers <managed to summon a bright smile despite the gloomy day>
Synonyms conjure (up), gather (up)
Related Words educe, elicit, evoke, raise
3 to bring together in assembly by or as if by command <summoned a special session of parliament> -- see CONVOKE