What does convene mean?
Convene means (intransitive) To come together; to meet; to unite..
Convene
/kənˈviːn/ · verb
Meaning
(intransitive) To come together; to meet; to unite..
Definitions by Sense
- (intransitive) To come together; to meet; to unite.
- (intransitive) To come together, as in one body or for a public purpose; to meet; to assemble.
- (transitive) To cause to assemble; to call together; to convoke; to summon.
- (transitive) To summon judicially to meet or appear.
- (transitive, with "on" or "upon") To make a convention; to declare a rule by convention.
Example Sentences
In short-sighted men […] the rays converge and convene in the eyes before they come at the bottom.
The Parliament of Scotland now convened.
Faint, underneath, the household fowls convene.
To forestall any problems, we convened on the rule that all the database records would avoid containing certain literal strings.
Synonyms for convene
Antonyms for convene
Related Words
Word Forms
- convenes
- convening
- convened
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for convene?
Common synonyms include convoke.
What is the opposite of convene?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use convene in a sentence?
In short-sighted men […] the rays converge and convene in the eyes before they come at the bottom.
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