Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈsʌmən/
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ˈsʌmən
Verb
To call people together; to convene; to convoke.
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Silence is primary, summoning presence to itself; so it's a connection to the realm of origin.
To ask someone to come; to send for.
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The cousins separated, and Nain Singh joined a caravan posing as a merchant. This time he crossed the border successfully. Singh eventually entered Jih-k’a-tse, the second-largest city in Tibet. It was in Jih-k’a-tse that he was summoned to meet the country’s second-highest religious authority, the Panchen Lama, who turned out to be only 11 years old.
To order (goods) and have delivered
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You can summon groceries, alcohol and medicines to your home: chips and vodka on New Year’s Eve, say, and then aspirin on New Year’s Day.
To rouse oneself to exert a skill.
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For securing the attainment of what he considered to be a most desirable end, he summoned all his abilities with a most praiseworthy energy and perseverance.
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Joseph needed to summon all his reserve to keep his self-control, for no sooner had Asa voiced his request than Joseph recalled his remark to Aaron about a child being given to this couple in lieu of their giving Mary to him.
November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, "Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk City will feel nonplussed when they review the tape and Pellegrini had to summon all his restraint in the post-match interviews.
To call a resource by magic.
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“Why won't you teach me to summon water? I can summon fire so easily, it's only logical that I should learn to put out my mistakes.”
To summons; convene.
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Noun
A creature magically summoned to do the summoner's bidding.
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Conjuration magic in Baldur's Gate 3 allows players to summon a variety of helpful creatures […] These summons can assist players in combat and exploration, providing strategic advantages with their unique abilities.
call, command, order
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The deceased was 58 years of age, was the picture of health even five or six hours prior to his death, when suddenly the grim messenger came with a summon from a Higher Tribunal, calling him to duties above.
Noun
A fine; a fee or monetary penalty incurred for breaking the law; usually for a minor offence such as a traffic violation.
Usage- Malaysia
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You better pay off the parking summon tomorrow before you kena interest on it.
A notice of an infringement of the law, usually incurring such a penalty; a citation or ticket.
Usage- Malaysia
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To impose such a fine or penalty, or to issue a notice thereof.
Usage- Malaysia
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The police summoned the driver for speeding.
They kena summoned for littering.
Verb
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
ask to come
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summon a lawyer
cause to become available for use, either literally or figuratively
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clicking on the icon calls up the program
the author's description of the banquet called up delicious aromas
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running into an old friend summoned up memories of her childhood
gather or bring together
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muster the courage to do something
she rallied her intellect
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Summon all your courage
make ready for action or use
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marshal resources