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convene /kənˈvin/
verb (used without object)
- to come together or assemble, usually for some public purpose.
verb (used with object)
- to cause to assemble; convoke.
- to summon to appear, as before a judicial officer.
Origin of convene
Latin, Late Middle English 1400-1450
Source: Dictionary.com
We shall convene a conference.
Good Katrin, short and sweet.
the congress convened yesterday.
Good Azim! Just please start your sentences with a capital letter.
Everyone is busy, so it’s hard to find a good time to convene for the Christmas holiday.