nounπShareA call to do something, especially to come."The teacher's summons meant we had to report to the principal's office immediately. "communicationlawgovernmentpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA notice summoning someone to appear in court, as a defendant, juror or witness."The summons informed Maria that she needed to appear in court as a witness in the neighbor's dispute. "lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA demand for surrender."The police issued a summons for the suspect to appear in court. "militarydemandwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo serve someone with a summons."The court will summons you to appear as a witness in the trial. "lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo call people together; to convene."The teacher summons her students to the front of the classroom for an important announcement. "governmentpoliticsorganizationlawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ask someone to come; to send for."The teacher summoned the student to her office. "communicationlawgovernmentmilitarypoliceroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo order (goods) and have delivered"The store owner summoned a new batch of colorful pens for the students. "businesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rouse oneself to exert a skill."Feeling tired, the student summoned his concentration to finish the difficult math problem. "abilitymindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo call a resource by magic."The sorcerer summoned the courage to speak to his teacher. "mythologyreligionsupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo summons; convene."The teacher summoned the class to order. "actiongovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
