convened; convening
: to come together in a body
We convened at the hotel for a seminar.
1
: to summon before a tribunal
2
: to cause to assemble
A world council was convened in Paris.
Examples of convene in a Sentence
We convened at the hotel for a seminar.
This class convenes twice a week.
A panel of investigators was convened by the president to review the case.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Gold Gala serves as an annual gathering of top Asian Pacific and multicultural leaders, convening more than 600 guests to celebrate the 2024 A100 List — the 100 most impactful Asian Pacific changemakers in culture and society over the past year, which will be announced May 1.
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Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
Congress convened early the next morning to finish its work, discounting the slates of Trump electors and certifying Democrat Joe Biden’s win.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 25 Apr. 2024
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Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
Congress convened early the next morning to finish its work, discounting the slates of Trump electors and certifying Democrat Joe Biden’s win.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 25 Apr. 2024
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“Convene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convene. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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