Convoke

Pronunciation: /kənˈvoʊk/

Definitions of convoke

verb to call together for a meeting or assembly

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher convokes the students for a class meeting.

A2 The manager convokes a team meeting to discuss the project progress.

B1 The organization convokes a conference to address important issues in the industry.

B2 The government convokes a summit to discuss international trade agreements.

C1 The CEO convokes a board meeting to make strategic decisions for the company.

C2 The United Nations convokes a special session to address global humanitarian crises.

Examples of convoke in a Sentence

formal The chairman decided to convoke a special meeting to discuss the budget.

informal Let's convoke a study group to prepare for the exam.

slang Hey, let's convoke a chill session at my place this weekend.

figurative The artist's latest exhibit seems to convoke emotions of nostalgia and longing.

Grammatical Forms of convoke

• past tense: convoked
• plural: convokes
• comparative: more convoked
• superlative: most convoked
• present tense: convokes
• future tense: will convoke
• perfect tense: have convoked
• continuous tense: is convoking
• singular: convokes
• positive degree: convoke
• infinitive: to convoke
• gerund: convoking
• participle: convoked

Origin and Evolution of convoke

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'convoke' originated from the Latin word 'convocare', which means to call together or summon.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'convoke' has retained its original meaning of calling together or summoning, and is commonly used in formal or official contexts.