convene
Translation
to convene, to assemble
Examples
The committee will convene at 10 a.m.
The committee will convene at 10 a.m.
The CEO convened a meeting of all department heads.
The CEO convened a meeting of all department heads.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to come together for a meeting The committee will convene at 10 a.m.
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to arrange for (a meeting, etc.) to take place The CEO convened a meeting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assemble, gather, summon
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'venire' (to come). It means 'to come together'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'convention' where people 'convene' or come together.