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Definition
to call forth
The exact meaning of summon can depend upon its context. For example:
- "summon to court" — officially demand that someone appear in court (call them to court)
- "summon the team to a meeting" — call upon the team members to attend a meeting
- "summon help" — call others to come and help
- "summon her courage" — call forth her courage from within
- "Why, besides, you called me a 'torturer,' for which I can summon you at the police-station at any time for insulting behaviour."2.8 — Part 2 Chapter 8 (90% in)
- "Go, summon me," I roared, "go at once, this very minute, this very second!2.8 — Part 2 Chapter 8 (91% in)
There are no more uses of "summon" in Notes from the Underground.
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