convoke

(kən vōk)

transitive verb convoked, convoking

to call together for a meeting; summon to assemble; convene

Origin: Fr convoquer < L convocare, to call together < com-, together + vocare, to call < vox, voice

See convoke in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb con·voked, con·vok·ing, con·vokes
To cause to assemble in a meeting; convene. See Synonyms at call.

Origin:

Origin: French convoquer

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin convocāre

Origin: : com-, com-

Origin: + vocāre, to call; see wekw- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • con·vokˈer noun

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