Sekirov Dictionary

summon

/ˈsʌmən/

verb 7
noun 4
forms 6
phrases 1

verb7

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To call people together; to convene; to convoke.
- Silence is primary, summoning presence to itself; so it's a connection to the realm of origin. — 2007
To ask someone to come; to send for.
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To order (goods) and have delivered
- 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. — 2019
•
To call a resource by magic.
- “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.” — 2010
To summons; convene.
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To rouse oneself to exert a skill.
- 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.
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(informal, slang) To impose such a fine or penalty, or to issue a notice thereof.
- The police summoned the driver for speeding.
- They kena summoned for littering.

noun4

call, command, order
A creature magically summoned to do the summoner's bidding.
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(informal, slang) A fine; a fee or monetary penalty incurred for breaking the law; usually for a minor offence such as a traffic violation.
- You better pay off the parking summon tomorrow before you kena interest on it.
(informal, slang) A notice of an infringement of the law, usually incurring such a penalty; a citation or ticket.

forms

summoned · summonedst · summoning · summoneth · summons · summonest

Phrases with summon

summon up
To look within oneself to find and put into action a particular positive quality, such as strength, energy or courage.

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