Summon meaning

What does “summon” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“summon” is a verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: call in an official matter, such as to attend court.

summon

call in an official matter, such as to attend court
Synonymssummons cite
ask to come
“summon a lawyer”
cause to become available for use, either literally or figuratively
“clicking on the icon calls up the program”
“the author's description of the banquet called up delicious aromas”
Synonymscall up
gather or bring together
“muster the courage to do something”
“she rallied her intellect”
Synonymsmuster rally come up muster up
make ready for action or use
“marshal resources”
Synonymsmobilize mobilise marshal

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University