English Explanatory Dictionary

convoke

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To convene, to cause to assemble for a meeting.
  2. To call together.

Pronunciation

/kənˈvoʊk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-convoke.wav

Word forms

convoke convokes convoking convoked

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French convoquer, from Latin convocare, from con- (“with”) + vocō (“to call”). Doublet of convocate.

Related words

invoke

Derived words

convocation convoker reconvoke
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