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How is the word convene different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of convene are call, cite, convoke, muster, and summon. While all these words mean "to demand the presence of," convene is somewhat less formal than convoke.

convened the students

How are the words call and summon related as synonyms of convene?

Call may be used less formally for summon.

called the legislature into special session

When is it sensible to use cite instead of convene?

The words cite and convene can be used in similar contexts, but cite implies a summoning to court usually to answer a charge.

cited for drunken driving

Where would convoke be a reasonable alternative to convene?

The meanings of convoke and convene largely overlap; however, convoke implies a summons to assemble for deliberative or legislative purposes.

convoked a Vatican council

When would muster be a good substitute for convene?

Although the words muster and convene have much in common, muster suggests a calling up of a number of things that form a group in order that they may be exhibited, displayed, or utilized as a whole.

mustered the troops

In what contexts can summon take the place of convene?

In some situations, the words summon and convene are roughly equivalent. However, summon implies the exercise of authority.

was summoned to answer charges

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of convene President Iohannis has extended his term until a new election is scheduled, with Parliament expected to set a date after convening on December 20. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 What's next: A reconsideration committee made up of seven school staff and administrators will convene next year to discuss the books. Jason Clayworth, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024 Lately, the Senate convened on Thursdays, wrapping up final votes for the week then. Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024 The summit was convened by Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, and was also attended by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for convene 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convene
Verb
  • Ubers are easy to summon, as are taxis via the European app Freenow.
    Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Interim City Manager Tonie Quigley carried it to the center of the room, and a former city official was summoned to make the pick.
    Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • So, this January 1st, gather your family and friends, find a First Day hike near you, and start the New Year on the right foot.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The team gathered a sampling of their favorite photo posts from the past year.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • For the fourth time in their last five games, Montgomery’s club couldn’t muster more than one goal.
    Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
  • If the numbers are high, say around 100,000, could European ground forces muster up the force at a time when other peacekeeping missions in the Balkans are still taking place?
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • And since this man insists that all of the generals will be meeting at Lord John’s house for dinner that very night, Mrs. Figg requests that the young man help her in the kitchen.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with Trump secretary of commerce Howard Lutnick and secretary of the interior Doug Burgum on Friday at Mar-a-Lago.
    Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Those in need of shelter from the cold can call 211 to check availability of beds.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Their children’s schoolmates call the sisters the Puffling Queens.
    Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2023
Verb
  • Defensive tackles Dalvin Tomlinson, who had five quarterback hits in the game, and Michael Hall Jr. converged on Mahomes, who was bent back awkwardly.
    Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Key factors influencing that decision were that inflation projections have converged toward 2% for six projections in a row; wage pressures have decreased; but that victory is not yet fully achieved over inflation.
    Jenni Reid, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The character references Hughes assembled were glowing and, crucially, Slot also had the self-belief to embrace the challenge of following in Klopp’s footsteps.
    James Pearce, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The camper components ship as a flat pack and assemble together without the need for tools or adhesives.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Fortunately, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft is expected to rendezvous with one of the dark comets, 1998 KY26, in 2031 as part of its extended mission, which could reveal more of the unique characteristics of these not-so-uncommon celestial objects, Taylor said.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Those chances will become even tighter for Artemis III because that mission will require Orion to rendezvous with a version of SpaceX’s in-development Starship in orbit.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024

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“Convene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convene. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

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