summon meaning and definition

SUMMON verb

Definition of summon (verb)

1. call in an official matter, such as to attend court
   • synonyms: cite, summons
2. ask to come
   • "summon a lawyer"
3. gather or bring together
   • "muster the courage to do something"; "she rallied her intellect"; "Summon all your courage"
   • synonyms: come up, muster, muster up, rally
4. make ready for action or use
   • "marshal resources"
   • synonyms: marshal, mobilise, mobilize