Definition of "summon"

Silence is primary, summoning presence to itself; so it's a connection to the realm of origin.

2007, John Zerzan, Silence

You can summon groceries, alcohol and medicines to your home: chips and vodka on New Year’s Eve, say, and then aspirin on New Year’s Day.

2019 November 21, Samanth Subramanian, “How our home delivery habit reshaped the world”, in The Guardian‎

For securing the attainment of what he considered to be a most desirable end, he summoned all his abilities with a most praiseworthy energy and perseverance.

1866, Pierre Bigandet, The Life or Legend of Gaudama, the Buddha of the Burmese, with annotations and notice on the Phongyies or Burmese monks, page 396

Joseph needed to summon all his reserve to keep his self-control, for no sooner had Asa voiced his request than Joseph recalled his remark to Aaron about a child being given to this couple in lieu of their giving Mary to him.

2011, Sister Louise Sweigart, cgs, Joseph: A Guiding Light, Inspiring Voices page 61

City will feel nonplussed when they review the tape and Pellegrini had to summon all his restraint in the post-match interviews.

November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, "Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk

“Why won't you teach me to summon water? I can summon fire so easily, it's only logical that I should learn to put out my mistakes.”

2010, Kay Hooper, The Wizard of Seattle, Fanfare

The deceased was 58 years of age, was the picture of health even five or six hours prior to his death, when suddenly the grim messenger came with a summon from a Higher Tribunal, calling him to duties above.

quoted in 2013, Robin Sterling, People and Things from the Cullman, Alabama Tribune 1898-1913 (page 172)