"summoning" in the noun sense
1. evocation, summoning
calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
"summoning" in the verb sense
1. summon, summons, cite
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
2. summon
ask to come
"summon a lawyer"
3. call up, summon
cause to become available for use, either literally or figuratively
"clicking on the icon calls up the program"
"the author's description of the banquet called up delicious aromas"
"running into an old friend summoned up memories of her childhood"
4. muster, rally, summon, come up, muster up
gather or bring together
"muster the courage to do something"
"she rallied her intellect"
"Summon all your courage"
5. mobilize, mobilise, marshal, summon
make ready for action or use
"marshal resources"
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