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call up vs summons

summons vs call up

call up and summons both are nouns.

call up and summons both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
call up Yes No Yes No
summons Yes No Yes No
As nouns, summons is a hypernym of call up; that is, summons is a word with a broader meaning than call up:
  • call up: an order to report for military duty
  • summons: an order to appear in person at a given place and time
call up (noun) summons (noun)
an order to report for military duty a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant
a request to be present
an order to appear in person at a given place and time
call up (verb) summons (verb)
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection call in an official matter, such as to attend court
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
bring forward for consideration
call to arms; of military personnel
cause to become available for use, either literally or figuratively
Difference between call up and summons

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