SUMMONS Synonyms
There are 26 hypernyms of the word summons. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SUMMONS
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| call | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course • a method of contacting a person by phone • a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition • a demand • the characteristic sound produced by a bird • a brief social visit • a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement • a demand for a show of hands in a card game • a request • an instruction that interrupts the program being executed • a visit in an official or professional capacity • (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee • the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date verb • assign a specified (usually proper) name to • ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality • get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone • utter a sudden loud cry • order, request, or command to come • pay a brief visit • call a meeting; invite or command to meet • read aloud to check for omissions or absentees • send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message • utter a characteristic note or cry • stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather • greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name • make a stop in a harbour • demand payment of (a loan) • make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands • give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance • indicate a decision in regard to • make a prediction about; tell in advance • present for redemption before maturation • challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense • declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee • lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal • order or request or give a command for • order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role • utter in a loud voice or announce • challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of • consider or regard as being • rouse somebody from sleep with a call | ||||||||
| citation | nounn | |||||||
noun • thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1948 • an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement • (law) the act of citing (as of spoken words or written passages or legal precedents etc.) • a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage • a passage or expression that is quoted or cited • a summons that commands the appearance of a party at a proceeding | ||||||||
| invitation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something • a tempting allurement | ||||||||
| notice | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an announcement containing information about an event • the act of noticing or paying attention • a request for payment • advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract • a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement • polite or favorable attention • a short critical review verb • discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes • notice or perceive • make or write a comment on • express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with | ||||||||
| order | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed • (usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy • a degree in a continuum of size or quantity • established customary state (especially of society) • logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements • a condition of regular or proper arrangement • a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) • a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities • a formal association of people with similar interests • a body of rules followed by an assembly • a group of person living under a religious rule • (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more families • a request for something to be made, supplied, or served • (architecture) one of original three styles of Greek architecture distinguished by the type of column and entablature used or a style developed from the original three by the Romans • the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement verb • give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority • make a request for something • issue commands or orders for • bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations • bring order to or into • place in a certain order • appoint to a clerical posts • arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events • assign a rank or rating to | ||||||||
| subpoena | nounn | |||||||
noun • a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court verb • serve or summon with a subpoena | ||||||||
| warrant | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts • a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price • formal and explicit approval • a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications verb • provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action) • stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of | ||||||||
| muster | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a gathering of military personnel for duty • compulsory military service verb • gather or bring together • call to duty, military service, jury duty, etc. | ||||||||
| muster up | verbv | |||||||
verb • gather or bring together | ||||||||
| cite | verbv | |||||||
noun • a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage verb • make reference to • commend • refer to • repeat a passage from • refer to for illustration or proof • advance evidence for • call in an official matter, such as to attend court | ||||||||
| marshal | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law • (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank verb • place in proper rank • arrange in logical order • make ready for action or use • lead ceremoniously, as in a procession | ||||||||
| mobilise | verbv | |||||||
verb • call to arms; of military personnel • get ready for war • make ready for action or use • cause to move around | ||||||||
| mobilize | verbv | |||||||
verb • make ready for action or use • call to arms; of military personnel • get ready for war • cause to move around | ||||||||
| rally | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm • the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort • a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness • an automobile race run over public roads • (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes verb • gather • call to arms; of military personnel • gather or bring together • return to a former condition • harass with persistent criticism or carping | ||||||||
| call up | verbv | |||||||
noun • an order to report for military duty verb • bring forward for consideration • get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone • recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection • cause to become available for use, either literally or figuratively • call to arms; of military personnel | ||||||||
| come up | verbv | |||||||
verb • bring forth, usually something desirable • result or issue • move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody • come to the surface • originate or come into being • move upward • be mentioned • start running, functioning, or operating • get something or somebody for a specific purpose • come up, of celestial bodies • gather (money or other resources) together over time • gather or bring together | ||||||||
