Convoke

usgb/kənˈvəʊk/
verb

To call people together for a meeting.

The President convoked a meeting of his top advisers to discuss the situation.
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Formal

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Formal Context

Used in formal situations like official meetings, not casual invitations.

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The board will convoke an extraordinary general meeting next month.
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Authority Figure

An authority, such as a leader or official, usually convokes gatherings.

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The chairperson convoked the committee to deliberate on the urgent matter.
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Official Purpose

Convoking is usually for formal objectives, often decision-making or information sharing.

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The government convoked a panel of experts to address the crisis.
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