What is the meaning of summon?

Call in an official matter, such as to attend court.
- synonyms: summons, cite
Ask to come.
- usage: "summon a lawyer"
Gather or bring together.
- usage: "muster the courage to do something"; "she rallied her intellect"; "Summon all your courage"
- synonyms: muster, rally, come up, muster up
Make ready for action or use.
- usage: "marshal resources"
- synonyms: mobilize, mobilise, marshal

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