convene

UK: kənˈviːn | US: kənˈviːn

Definition

  1. vi. to gather or assemble formally

  2. vt. to summon people to meet

Structure
con <together>vene <come>con <together>vene <come>
Etymology

convene = con<together> + vene<come>

  • con<together>: From Latin cum, meaning "with" or "together."
  • vene<come>: From Latin venire, meaning "to come."

Etymology Origin:
The word convene traces back to Latin convenire ("to come together"), combining con- (intensifying "together") and venire ("to come"). It originally described physical gatherings but later expanded to formal assemblies (e.g., meetings, councils). The logic is straightforward: "coming together" → "assembling for a purpose."

Examples

  1. The committee will convene next Monday to discuss the proposal.

  2. The president convened an emergency meeting.

  3. Students convened in the auditorium for the lecture.

  4. The summit convenes annually to address global issues.

  5. Judges convened to deliberate on the case.