Synonyms and Antonyms of summon
1
to demand or request the presence or service of
- without explanation, the managing editor summoned me to his office
cite, subpoena
assemble, call out, call up, convene, convoke, muster
ask, bid, invite
command, order, request, requisition
beckon, demand, invoke
buzz, knell, page, ring, whistle
dismiss, send (away), turn away
banish, boot (out), cast out, drum (out), eject, expel, kick out, oust, out, rout, run off, throw out, turf (out) [chiefly British]
2
to call into being through the use of one's inner resources or powers
- managed to summon a bright smile despite the gloomy day
3
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
- summoned a special session of parliament
