summoning

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
  2. verb call in an official matter, such as to attend court
  3. verb ask to come

Etymology

From summon + -ing.

In classic literature

Synonyms

evocation

A single word — an entire dictionary opens.

Type a word, a sentence, a book title, or a link to an English article. WordNet and the Classics answer.

Try

A library of classics · a vault of words · instant etymology & meaning

Continue reading