convoked
Formally assembled members
Convoked is the past tense of convoke, meaning to call together for a meeting or assembly.
The word is formal and typically applies to official gatherings: The president convoked an emergency session of congress.
Convoke implies authority—someone with power summons others to assemble.
Brought into one place
- congregatedAssembled in a group
- assembledBrought together as group
- musteredGathered or summoned
- mobilizedAssembled for action
convened · summoned · rallied · united · collected · amassed · brought together · marshaled
Organized meeting for discussion
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- conventionAgreed standard of behavior
- conclavePrivate, secretive assembly
- symposiumFormal expert discussion meeting
forum · colloquium · seminar · panel · roundtable · workshop · plenary · session
Advisory deliberative group
- synodChurch governing assembly
- conclavePrivate, secretive assembly
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
ordination · investiture · consecration · procession · ritual · solemnity · liturgy · pageantry
gathered
Brought into one place
- congregatedAssembled in a group
- assembledBrought together as group
- musteredGathered or summoned
mobilized · convened · summoned · rallied · united · collected · amassed · brought together · marshaled · corralled
conference
Organized meeting for discussion
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- conventionAgreed standard of behavior
- conclavePrivate, secretive assembly
symposium · forum · colloquium · seminar · panel · roundtable · workshop · plenary · session · gathering
council
Advisory deliberative group
- synodChurch governing assembly
- conclavePrivate, secretive assembly
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
coronation · ordination · investiture · consecration · procession · ritual · solemnity · liturgy · pageantry · commemoration
legislature
Lawmaking governmental branch
- sessionScheduled time for activity
- quorumMinimum for valid proceedings
- debateFormal argument on issues
bicameral · unicameral · senate · commons · lords · deputies · caucus · motion · resolution · bill
court
Trial venue or sports surface
trial · subpoena · arraignment · docket · witness · testimony · judge · prosecution · defense · defendant