What does convoke mean?
Convoke means (transitive) To convene, to cause to assemble for a meeting..
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/kənˈvoʊk/ · verb
(transitive) To convene, to cause to assemble for a meeting..
Hail thou,—of leisure sweet the sire!— Who, round the bright, domestic fire, Dost link fond hearts in strongest ties, And kindle hopes, and mingle sighs, Or 'neath the taper's glancing light Convoke the banquet's festive rite.
The dream makes such an impression on the king that he convokes his council of state, whose members are thoroughly alarmed by his report.
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Convoke means (transitive) To convene, to cause to assemble for a meeting..
Common synonyms include convene.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Hail thou,—of leisure sweet the sire!— Who, round the bright, domestic fire, Dost link fond hearts in strongest ties, And kindle hopes, and mingle sighs, Or 'neath the taper's glancing light Convoke the banquet's festive rite.
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