convene
/kənˈviːn/(verb)
AWL Sublist 3CEFR C1IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To assemble or call people together for a formal meeting, conference, or council.
Key Academic Collocations
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conveneconvenedconveningconvenerconvention
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
assemblesummongatherconvokerally
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"International delegates convened in Geneva to negotiate binding emission reduction treaties."
"The university senate convened an extraordinary panel to assess institutional guidelines on generative artificial intelligence."
"Following natural disasters, emergency response coordinators convene daily sessions to allocate logistical resources."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Demonstrates C1 formal register in Task 2 essays on global governance, environmental accords, and municipal councils.