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Definition of convoke

convoke

/kənˈvoʊk/
con · voke
Adjective:convocational
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Past Simple:convoked
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Past Participle:convoked
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Present Participle:convoking
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• verb

1

To call together or summon to an official assembly or meeting.

Example

"The prime minister decided to convoke an emergency session of parliament to address the economic crisis."

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• Rhymes for convoke

• Nearby Words

convivially
convo
convocation
convoke
convolute
convoluted
convolutedly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French convoquer, from Latin convocare ('to call together'), formed from com- ('together') and vocare ('to call').

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