How Do You Spell CONVOKE?

Pronunciation: [kənvˈə͡ʊk] (IPA)

The word "convoke" (/kənˈvoʊk/) refers to the act of calling people together for a meeting or assembly. The spelling of this word is derived from its Latin origins, where the root word "vocare" means "to call." The prefix "con-" means "together," so "convoke" literally means "to call together." The phonetic transcription of the word shows that it is pronounced with the emphasis on the second syllable and a long "o" sound. Ensuring proper spelling of this word is important for clear written communication.

CONVOKE Meaning and Definition

1. "Convoke" is a transitive verb that refers to the act of calling together or summoning a group of people for a specific purpose, typically to convene a meeting, assembly, or gathering. It entails the deliberate action of bringing individuals together to discuss, deliberate, or take action on a particular matter.

   This word originates from the Latin word "convocare," which combines "con-" meaning "together" and "vocare" meaning "to call." When one convokes, they issue an invitation or request for the presence of individuals in order to jointly address a particular topic or concern.

   Convoke implies a formal or official gathering, often initiated by a person in a position of authority or influence. The purpose of such gatherings can vary widely, ranging from political, academic, religious, or administrative matters. By convoking, the convener establishes a forum for interactions, exchange of ideas, and decision-making among the participants.

   Convoke is usually associated with physical meetings, but it can also encompass virtual or digital convenings, especially in contemporary contexts where technology facilitates communication across distances. The convoker typically sets the time, date, and location, or in the case of virtual meetings, the digital platform or communication channel.

   Overall, "convoke" denotes the action of gathering people together for a specific purpose, indicating that a planned discussion, debate, conference, or any similar event is to take place with a predefined agenda or goal.

2. To call together; to convene.

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

Common Misspellings for CONVOKE

• convoies
• convise
• convice
• conve
• convos
• convie
• convide
• convokse
• monoke
• Conviwe
• Convokate
• covvok
• convoer
• Convonx
• congoue
• comvoe
• Convoide
• Confobe
• Ongoke

Etymology of CONVOKE

The word "convoke" comes from the Latin word "convocare", which is derived from the combination of "con-" (meaning "together") and "vocare" (meaning "to call"). In Latin, "convocare" referred to the action of summoning or calling people together for a meeting, assembly, or any other gathering. Over time, this Latin term was adopted into English, retaining its meaning of calling or summoning people together for a specific purpose. Thus, the word "convoke" has retained its original sense of assembling or bringing people together for a particular function or meeting.

Similar spelling words for CONVOKE

• convector,
• convex,
• convexity,
• convect,
• convexly.

Conjugate verb Convoke

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have convoked

you would have convoked

he/she/it would have convoked

we would have convoked

they would have convoked

I would have convoke

you would have convoke

he/she/it would have convoke

we would have convoke

they would have convoke

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been convoking

you would have been convoking

he/she/it would have been convoking

we would have been convoking

they would have been convoking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would convoke

you would convoke

he/she/it would convoke

we would convoke

they would convoke

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be convoking

you would be convoking

he/she/it would be convoking

we would be convoking

they would be convoking

FUTURE

I will convoke

you will convoke

he/she/it will convoke

we will convoke

they will convoke

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be convoking

you will be convoking

he/she/it will be convoking

we will be convoking

they will be convoking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have convoked

you will have convoked

he/she/it will have convoked

we will have convoked

they will have convoked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been convoking

you will have been convoking

he/she/it will have been convoking

we will have been convoking

they will have been convoking

IMPERATIVE

you convoke

we let´s convoke

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to convoke

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was convoking

you were convoking

he/she/it was convoking

we were convoking

they were convoking

PAST PARTICIPLE

convoked

PAST PERFECT

I had convoked

you had convoked

he/she/it had convoked

we had convoked

they had convoked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been convoking

you had been convoking

he/she/it had been convoking

we had been convoking

they had been convoking

PRESENT

I convoke

you convoke

he/she/it convokes

we convoke

they convoke

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am convoking

you are convoking

he/she/it is convoking

we are convoking

they are convoking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

convoking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have convoked

you have convoked

he/she/it has convoked

we have convoked

they have convoked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been convoking

you have been convoking

he/she/it has been convoking

we have been convoking

they have been convoking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it convoke

SIMPLE PAST

I convoked

you convoked

he/she/it convoked

we convoked

they convoked