\Con*voke"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Convoked}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Convoking}.] [L. convocare: cf. F. convoquer. See
{Convocate}.]
To call together; to summon to meet; to assemble by summons.

      There remained no resource but the dreadful one of
      convoking a parliament.                  --palfrey.

Syn: To summon; assemble; convene. See {Call}.