summon

Definition

  • verb: to order (someone) to come to a place
  • verb: to issue a call to convene
  • often used as '(be) summoned'
  • synonyms: convoke, invite, cite

Examples

  • She couldn't 'summon' [='muster'] the strength/energy to finish the race.

  • Visiting his old house 'summoned up' memories of his childhood.

  • He finally 'summoned up' the courage to ask her out on a date.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Like your old house. But we moved and it's still happening. Which is why I don't think it's a ghost. But now, that cult? You said that they were trying to summon something. From what I've read in the past... these cults, they don't summon ghosts. They summon inhuman spirits. Something that's never (..)
    2014 Annabelle