How Do You Spell CONVENE?

Pronunciation: [kənvˈiːn] (IPA)

Convene, a verb meaning to bring people or things together, is spelled pronounced \kə-ˈvēn\. The IPA phonetic transcription helps to break down the sounds that make up the spelling of the word. The 'k' sound marks the beginning of the word, followed by the 'uh' sound, represented by the schwa symbol. The 'v' sound is represented by a horizontal line with a hook, while the 'ee' sound is represented by the letter I. Lastly, the 'n' sound is represented by the letter N.

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CONVENE Meaning and Definition

  1. Convene is a verb that refers to the act of summoning or gathering people or things together for a particular purpose or meeting. It involves the initiation and organization of a gathering or assembly, typically with a specific agenda or objective in mind.

    When someone convenes a meeting, for example, they are taking the necessary steps to bring individuals together in one place to discuss and address a particular matter. This can involve sending out invitations, selecting a suitable venue, determining a convenient time, and establishing an agenda to guide the proceedings.

    The term is often used in the context of official or formal gatherings, such as conferences, seminars, or board meetings. It can also apply to less formal situations, such as a group of friends convening for a social event or colleagues convening for a brainstorming session.

    Convene can also refer to the act of resuming or reconvening a meeting that has been adjourned or temporarily halted. In this sense, it implies the act of regrouping and continuing a discussion or deliberation that was previously interrupted.

    Overall, convene encompasses the actions taken to bring individuals or objects together, usually with the intention of accomplishing a specific purpose or goal through collective participation.

  2. To call; to meet; to come together for a public purpose; to cause to assemble; to call together.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CONVENE

The word "convene" originated from the Latin word "convenire", which is a combination of the prefix "con-" (meaning "together") and the verb "venire" (meaning "to come"). In Latin, "convenire" referred to people coming together or gathering for a meeting or assembly. Over time, this Latin word evolved into "convene" in English, retaining the same essential meaning of people coming together for a specific purpose.

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Conjugate verb Convene

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have convened
you would have convened
he/she/it would have convened
we would have convened
they would have convened
I would have convene
you would have convene
he/she/it would have convene
we would have convene
they would have convene

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been convening
you would have been convening
he/she/it would have been convening
we would have been convening
they would have been convening

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would convene
you would convene
he/she/it would convene
we would convene
they would convene

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be convening
you would be convening
he/she/it would be convening
we would be convening
they would be convening

FUTURE

I will convene
you will convene
he/she/it will convene
we will convene
they will convene

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be convening
you will be convening
he/she/it will be convening
we will be convening
they will be convening

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have convened
you will have convened
he/she/it will have convened
we will have convened
they will have convened

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been convening
you will have been convening
he/she/it will have been convening
we will have been convening
they will have been convening

IMPERATIVE

you convene
we let´s convene

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to convene

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was convening
you were convening
he/she/it was convening
we were convening
they were convening

PAST PARTICIPLE

convened

PAST PERFECT

I had convened
you had convened
he/she/it had convened
we had convened
they had convened

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been convening
you had been convening
he/she/it had been convening
we had been convening
they had been convening

PRESENT

I convene
you convene
he/she/it convenes
we convene
they convene

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am convening
you are convening
he/she/it is convening
we are convening
they are convening

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

convening

PRESENT PERFECT

I have convened
you have convened
he/she/it has convened
we have convened
they have convened

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been convening
you have been convening
he/she/it has been convening
we have been convening
they have been convening

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it convene

SIMPLE PAST

I convened
you convened
he/she/it convened
we convened
they convened

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