Synonyms for

Summon

Verb / ˈsʌmʌn / Another word for summon — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To call upon someone to come or do something

Synonyms & similar words

mobilise mobilize rally summons comeup muster musterup marshal cite call convene mobilize assemble gather rouse beckon invite request order command cite invoke entreat petition demand require ask bid

Synonyms by register

Formal

convene cite order require

Informal

call ask for get fetch

Literary

invoke conjure evoke

Antonyms

dismiss banish disperse reject release send away quash

Common collocations

  • summon a meeting
  • summon courage
  • summon help
  • summon a witness
  • summon spirits
  • summon a jury
  • summon a response

Word family

noun summons
verb summon
adjective summoning

Usage note

Often used in legal contexts to officially require someone's presence. Can also be used figuratively to call upon inner strength or abstract concepts.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher will summon the students to the classroom.
  2. The king will summon his army to war.
  3. I need to summon the courage to speak in front of the class.
  4. The police will summon the suspect to the station for questioning.
  5. I will summon the waiter to order more food.

Quotes

  • A great soul summons the virtue in others.
  • The power of the people is greater than the people in power.
  • The power of the summoner is in the strength of the summoned.

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