Synonyms for

Summoned

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

Definition

to call upon to do something specified

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

convene requisition order command

Informal

called asked got told

Literary

invoked conjured beckoned

Antonyms

dismissed released freed discharged banished sent away

Common collocations

  • summoned to court
  • summoned for questioning
  • summoned by the king
  • summoned to a meeting
  • summoned to appear
  • summoned to the office
  • summoned the courage

Word family

noun summons
verb summon
adjective summoned

Usage note

The word 'summoned' often implies a formal or authoritative request to appear. It can be used in legal, military, or even magical contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The king summoned his knights to the castle for a meeting.
  2. The coach summoned the player to the field for a substitution.
  3. The police officer summoned the driver to pull over to the side of the road.
  4. The teacher summoned the student's parents for a conference.
  5. The boss summoned the employees to a company-wide meeting.

Quotes

  • I have summoned you here for a purpose.
  • The gods have summoned me to the heavens.
  • The trumpet summoned him to war.

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