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Definition of Summon

verb (transitive)

1. To call upon someone or something to come or appear, typically by using authority or power.

Example sentences:

• The police officer summoned the witnesses to testify in court.
• Please summon a doctor immediately!
• The magician summoned a bird from thin air.

verb (transitive)

2. To order someone to come to a particular place, often for an official or formal purpose.

Example sentences:

• The principal summoned the student to his office for a disciplinary meeting.
• The company CEO summoned all employees to attend a mandatory meeting.

verb (transitive)

3. To appeal or request someone to do or provide something, often with a sense of urgency or importance.

Example sentences:

• The charity organization summoned the public to donate food for the homeless.
• We must summon the courage to confront our fears.
• The captain summoned his teammates to give their best performance.

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