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They have been summoned

🇬🇧 UK //ðeɪ hæv bɪn ˈsʌmənd// 🇺🇸 US //ðeɪ hæv bɪn ˈsʌmən//

Meaning of They have been summoned

They have been officially called to attend a meeting or court.

In simple words: They have been asked to come.

They have been summoned in a sentence

• They have been summoned to appear in court next week.
• When the council meets, they have been summoned to discuss important issues.
• The employees have been summoned for an urgent meeting about the project.
• They have been summoned to testify as witnesses in the trial.
• In the fantasy story, they have been summoned by the wizard for a special mission.

How to use They have been summoned

Commonly used in legal or formal contexts. It may not be appropriate in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a king summoning his subjects to the castle.

Related words

Collocations with They have been summoned

• have been summoned by
• have been officially summoned
• have been summoned to
• have been urgently summoned

Synonyms for They have been summoned

• called
• ordered
• requested
• convened

Common mistakes with They have been summoned

• Confusing with 'invited' which has a more casual tone.
• Using 'summoned' in contexts where 'called' is more appropriate.

Frequently asked questions about They have been summoned

What does They have been summoned mean?

They have been asked to come.

What is the definition of They have been summoned?

They have been officially called to attend a meeting or court.

How do you use They have been summoned in a sentence?

They have been summoned to appear in court next week.

Can you give another example of They have been summoned?

When the council meets, they have been summoned to discuss important issues.

What are synonyms for They have been summoned?

Common alternatives include called, ordered, requested, convened.

What words go with They have been summoned?

It commonly pairs with have been summoned by, have been officially summoned, have been summoned to, have been urgently summoned.

What are common mistakes when using They have been summoned?

Confusing with 'invited' which has a more casual tone. Using 'summoned' in contexts where 'called' is more appropriate.

How do you pronounce They have been summoned?

US: //ðeɪ hæv bɪn ˈsʌmən//, UK: //ðeɪ hæv bɪn ˈsʌmənd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use They have been summoned?

Commonly used in legal or formal contexts. It may not be appropriate in casual conversation.