Meaning & use
Convoked
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Called together formally, such as an assembly, council, or meeting.
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The pope convoked a council to address the theological dispute.
Parliament was convoked to debate the emergency measures.
A note on using this word
A formal word largely reserved for official or ceremonial gatherings, such as legislative or religious bodies.
Words with a similar meaning
summonedassembled
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Words with an opposite meaning
dismisseddissolved
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