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summoned

[/ˈsʌmənd/]
verb (past tense/past participle)
convocado
1. Called upon or ordered to appear, especially in a legal or official context
He was summoned to appear in court.
Ele foi convocado a comparecer em tribunal.
2. Called upon to do something or to come somewhere
She summoned the courage to speak up.
Ela reuniu coragem para falar.
3. Called for or requested the presence of someone
The king summoned his advisors to the throne room.
O rei convocou seus conselheiros para a sala do trono.
Synonyms
calledorderedbeckonedconvokedcited
Antonyms
dismissedreleasedexcused

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
convocado
Most common usage in legal and official contexts
General Brazilian
chamado
Informal usage for being called or summoned
Portugal
citado
Common in legal/judicial contexts
Portugal
convocado
Official or formal summons

Related Idioms & Phrases

summoned to appear
summoned to court
summoned the courage
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