Meaning & use
summon
To formally call or order someone to appear, or to call up an inner quality.
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The king summoned his advisors for an urgent meeting at dawn.
She had to summon all her courage before walking onto the stage.
A note on using this word
Summon can command a person to appear, often officially, or figuratively call up a feeling or strength within oneself.
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