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Definition of convene

convene

/kənˈviːn/
con · vene
Adjective:convenable
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Past Simple:convened
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Past Participle:convened
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Present Participle:convening
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convene Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To come or bring together for a formal meeting, assembly, or shared activity.

Example

"The board of directors will convene tomorrow morning to review the annual budget."

2

To summon a person to appear before a court, tribunal, or official authority.

Example

"The magistrate decided to convene the witnesses before issuing a final ruling."

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• Rhymes for convene

• Nearby Words

convallaria
convection
convectional
convene
convener
convenience
convenient

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Old French convenir or directly from Latin convenire, meaning 'to come together, unite, or assemble,' formed from com- ('together') and venire ('to come').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Convene. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/convene
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