summons
/ˈsʌmənz/
noun
- An official order to appear in a court of law.
- He received a summons to appear in court next Monday.
- The judge issued a summons for the witness to testify.
- Ignoring a legal summons can result in a fine or arrest.
- A call or request to come to a place or to do something.
- The general sent a summons for all troops to assemble at dawn.
- She answered the summons of the fire alarm and evacuated the building.
- The king's summons brought nobles from across the land.
- In fantasy or gaming, a magical call that brings a creature or object to the caller.
- The wizard cast a summons to bring forth a protective spirit.
- The ancient scroll contained a summons for a legendary beast.
- In the game, you can use a summons to call a giant bird to carry you.
verb
- To order someone to appear in a court of law.
- The judge summoned the defendant to the stand.
- The court summoned him to appear as a witness.
- She was summoned for jury duty last month.
- To call someone to a place or to do something, often with authority.
- He was summoned to the palace by the queen herself.
- The manager summoned the team for an emergency meeting.
- The principal summoned the student to her office.
- To bring forth a quality or feeling, especially with effort.
- They summoned a smile despite their disappointment.
- She summoned the courage to speak in front of the crowd.
- He summoned all his strength to lift the heavy rock.