convoke
Call to gather
To convoke is to call together for a meeting or assembly, typically something formal like a council, parliament, or tribunal.
The word carries an official tone—authorities convoke assemblies; friends just get together.
The president convoked an emergency session of Congress.
The bishops were convoked to address the crisis.
Formally gather together
- summonCall to appear
- gatherBring or come together
- call togetherSummon to assemble
- musterAssemble for inspection
rally · mobilize · assemble · congregate · unite · marshal · convention · quorum
National legislative assembly
- senateLegislative governing body
- legislatureLawmaking governmental branch
- dietCustomary food consumption
- chamberEnclosed room or cavity
council · synod · conclave · session · parliamentary · motion · adjournment · chairperson
Needing immediate attention
- crisisDecisive dangerous moment
- extraordinaryBeyond what's typical
- special sessionNon-routine legislative assembly
- wartimePeriod of armed conflict
tribunal · martial · dispatch · mobilization · decree · edict · proclamation · expedient
Formal beginning ceremony
- commencementAct of starting
- ordinationClergy appointment ceremony
- investitureCeremony conferring rank
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
dedication · procession · academic · graduation · formal · solemn · ritual · pageantry
convene
Formally gather together
- summonCall to appear
- gatherBring or come together
- call togetherSummon to assemble
muster · rally · mobilize · assemble · congregate · unite · marshal · convention · quorum · delegates
parliament
National legislative assembly
- senateLegislative governing body
- legislatureLawmaking governmental branch
- dietCustomary food consumption
chamber · council · synod · conclave · session · parliamentary · motion · adjournment · chairperson · agenda
urgent
Needing immediate attention
- crisisDecisive dangerous moment
- extraordinaryBeyond what's typical
- special sessionNon-routine legislative assembly
wartime · tribunal · martial · dispatch · mobilization · decree · edict · proclamation · expedient · immediate
inauguration
Formal beginning ceremony
- commencementAct of starting
- ordinationClergy appointment ceremony
- investitureCeremony conferring rank
coronation · dedication · procession · academic · graduation · formal · solemn · ritual · pageantry · robes