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summon

Dictionary definition · summon

verb

  1. call in an official matter, such as to attend court
  2. ask to come"summon a lawyer"
  3. cause to become available for use, either literally or figuratively"clicking on the icon calls up the program"
  4. gather or bring together"muster the courage to do something"
  5. make ready for action or use"marshal resources"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).