Synonyms for

Summoning

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

Definition

The act of calling something or someone to appear, typically by magic or supernatural means.

Synonyms & similar words

mobilise mobilize summons rally comeup muster musterup evocation marshal cite summon calling invocation conjuratiom evocation summons conjuring enchantment witchcraft incantation spell magic witchery voodoo hexing bewitchment sorcery thaumaturgy necromancy shamanism spiritism

Example sentences

  1. The wizard was summoning a dragon with his wand.
  2. I heard a loud noise coming from the attic as if someone was summoning a ghost.
  3. The tribe believed that they could summon the spirits of the ancestors by performing a special dance.
  4. The witch was summoning her powers to cast a spell.
  5. The ritual involved a summoning of the spirit world, and it was not to be taken lightly.

Quotes

  • "We are all the pieces of what we remember. We hold in ourselves the hopes and fears of those who love us. As long as there is love and memory, there is no true loss." - Cassandra Clare, 'City of Heavenly Fire'
  • "Magic exists. Who can doubt it, when there are rainbows and wildflowers, the music of the wind and the silence of the stars?" - Nora Roberts, 'Dance Upon the Air'
  • "You don't have to be a magician to be a summoner." - Tite Kubo, 'Bleach'

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