Overview of noun summoning

The noun summoning has 1 sense

• evocation, summoning -- (calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations)

Overview of verb summon

The verb summon has 4 senses

• summon, summons, cite -- (call in an official matter, such as to attend court)


• summon -- (ask to come; "summon a lawyer")


• muster, rally, summon, come up, muster up -- (gather or bring together; "muster the courage to do something"; "she rallied her intellect"; "Summon all your courage")


• mobilize, mobilise, marshal, summon -- (make ready for action or use; "marshal resources")