Definitions

1. verb

to call or request someone to come, often formally or officially

“The judge will summon the witness to the stand.”

2. verb

to cause something to appear or come into existence

“The magician will summon a dragon to fight the knight.”

3. verb

to bring or call something into being or existence

“The leader will summon courage to face the challenge.”

4. noun

a formal order or call to appear before a court or authority

“The summons arrived unexpectedly, and the person was shocked.”

5. noun

a magical or supernatural power to call something into being

“The wizard had the power to summon spirits from the other world.”

6. verb

to attract or draw people or things to a place

“The party will summon a crowd with its lively music.”