summon

Definition

  • v. call in an official matter, such as to attend court
  • v. ask to come

Word forms

Past participle
summoned
Past tense
summoned
Present participle
summoning
Third person singular
summons

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    The teacher decided to summon all the students for an important announcement.

  2. vt.

    The court will summon her to appear as a witness next week.