verb

summon

SUHM-un/ˈsʌmən/

To call something into one's presence.

The court usher summons a waiting adult into the courtroom.

A court usher directly beckons a waiting adult through courtroom doorway, official call to appear, no written notice.

Etymology

Sub- and monere formed summonere, 'remind or advise privately.' The sense shifted from giving people a reminder to officially notifying or ordering them to appear.

In context

Lance Thirtyacre12:04

someone call the principal oh no the principal's here is joseph okay hold up the paper he walks up and goes mr chew mr chew why did you summon me from my office

LOGAN GETS WRECKED BY A DOOR!

More examples

She presses the call button to summon a nurse.
He summoned his children to the kitchen.
I summon the courage to ask for help.

Forms

summon · summons · summoned · summoning

summons noun — An official order to appear in court.

Similar words

call: More general; does not necessarily imply authority or urgency.
muster: Emphasizes gathering strength or courage rather than calling someone.
subpoena: Specifically requires someone to appear or provide evidence legally.