summoned
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
An inflected form of summon · past form.
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,848 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 5,796 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
verb
- call in an official matter, such as to attend court also: summons, cite
- ask to come summon a lawyer
- cause to become available for use, either literally or figuratively also: call up clicking on the icon calls up the programthe author's description of the banquet called up delicious aromas
- gather or bring together also: muster, rally, come up, muster up muster the courage to do somethingshe rallied her intellect
- make ready for action or use also: mobilize, mobilise, marshal marshal resources
summoned in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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In this crisis he was summoned to meet his indignant associates.
Lucretia — Volume 06 · Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton · Chapter 1
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He summoned a passing hansom, and in a few moments was at his house.
Nonsense Novels · Stephen Leacock · Chapter 1
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But, after all, fortune was merciful, and I was gone; the Major had summoned me--his brother had come.
The Cavalier · George Washington Cable · Chapter 1
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When he was completely himself again, he was summoned to an audience with the Queen of Lantern Land.
The Firelight Fairy Book · Henry Beston · Chapter 1
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Gluck summoned all his energies, walked straight up to the crucible, drew it out of the furnace, and looked in.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1