verb
convoke
Convoke (verb) means to bring people together for a formal meeting.
verb
1
To bring people together for a formal meeting.
"The dream makes such an impression on the king that he convokes his council of state, whose members are thoroughly alarmed by his report."
— David L. Lieber, Jules Harlow (2001)
2
To ask people to gather together in one place.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like convoke.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French convoquer, from Latin convocare, formed from con- ("with") + vocō ("to call"). It is a doublet of convocate.
Related words
Rhymes for convoke
See all rhymes for convoke →Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of convoke?
"convoke" (verb) means to bring people together for a formal meeting.
What is another word for convoke?
Other words for "convoke" include convene.
What is the opposite of convoke?
Opposites of "convoke" include dissolve, disperse, prorogue, adjourn, disband.
What are the different meanings of convoke?
"convoke" has 2 main meanings: 1. To bring people together for a formal meeting; 2. To ask people to gather together in one place.
