convene in English
- convene⇄adj. convenable.
- convene⇄convene, verb, -vened,-vening.
- convene⇄noun convener, convenor.
- convene⇄v.i. to meet for some purpose; gather in one place; assemble.
Ex. Congress convenes at least once a year.
(SYN) congregate, collect. - convene⇄v.t. 1. to call together (members of an organization, etc.).
Ex. Any member may convene our club in an emergency.
(SYN) convoke.
2. to summon to appear, as before a tribunal or a judicial officer.
convene in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
convene in Kashmiri कॉशुर
convene in Telugu తెలుగు
convene
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
UK: /kənˈviːn/ | US: /kənˈviːn/
Definitions
- To come together for a formal meeting or gathering.
- To summon or call together a group of people for a meeting.
Usage Examples
- "The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy."
- "The leaders convened for a summit on climate change."
- "A meeting was convened to address the urgent matter."
Etymology
From Latin ‘convenire’ meaning ‘to come together,’ formed from ‘com-’ (together) + ‘venire’ (to come).
Synonyms
- Assemble
- Gather
- Summon
- Meet
Antonyms
- Disperse
- Adjourn
- Scatter
Translations
Major Global Languages
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Convocar | /kon-bo-kar/ |
| French | Convoquer | /kɔ̃.vɔ.ke/ |
| German | Einberufen | /ˈaɪn.bə.ruː.fən/ |
| Chinese | 召集 | /zhào jí/ |
| Russian | Созывать | /so-zy-vat'/ |
Indian Languages
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | बुलाना | /bulana/ |
| Bengali | সমবেত করা | /shomobeto kora/ |
| Tamil | கூட்டமுகமாக அழைப்பு | /kootta mugamaga azhaippu/ |
| Telugu | సమావేశానికి పిలవడం | /samaveshaniki pilavadam/ |
| Marathi | बोलावणे | /bolavane/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
Pronunciation remains largely consistent in different English dialects, with slight variations in stress and vowel length.
Historical Usage
The word ‘convene’ has been used since the 15th century in legal and governmental contexts, referring to summoning people for discussions.
Cultural Nuances
In different cultures, convening a meeting may involve formal invitations, rituals, or specific protocols based on traditions and hierarchy.
More Information
‘Convene’ is widely used in government, corporate, and community settings to indicate the act of bringing people together for decision-making or discussions.