B2 adjective フォーマル

convene

/kənˈviːn/

To come together or to call people together for a formal meeting, assembly, or session. It is often used when a group of people with a shared purpose gather by an official order or arrangement.

例文

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1

The neighborhood watch decided to convene at the park to discuss the recent safety concerns.

The neighborhood watch decided to gather at the park to discuss the recent safety concerns.

2

The Chief Justice will convene the court at 9:00 AM sharp to hear the opening arguments.

The Chief Justice will call the court to order at 9:00 AM sharp to hear the opening arguments.

3

Let's convene in the kitchen in ten minutes to figure out what we're ordering for dinner.

Let's meet in the kitchen in ten minutes to figure out what we're ordering for dinner.

語族

名詞
convention
Verb
convene
形容詞
convened
関連
convener
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覚え方のコツ

Break it down: 'Con-' (together) + '-vene' (to come, like in 'avenue'). It literally means 'to come together.'

クイックテスト

The chairman has the authority to _______ a special session of the board if an emergency arises.

正解!

正解は: convene

例文

1

The neighborhood watch decided to convene at the park to discuss the recent safety concerns.

everyday

The neighborhood watch decided to gather at the park to discuss the recent safety concerns.

2

The Chief Justice will convene the court at 9:00 AM sharp to hear the opening arguments.

formal

The Chief Justice will call the court to order at 9:00 AM sharp to hear the opening arguments.

3

Let's convene in the kitchen in ten minutes to figure out what we're ordering for dinner.

informal

Let's meet in the kitchen in ten minutes to figure out what we're ordering for dinner.

4

The international committee will convene annually to evaluate the progress of the climate treaty.

academic

The international committee will meet annually to evaluate the progress of the climate treaty.

5

The board of directors is scheduled to convene this Friday to approve the merger.

business

The board of directors is scheduled to meet this Friday to approve the merger.

語族

名詞
convention
Verb
convene
形容詞
convened
関連
convener

よく使う組み合わせ

convene a meeting to call or hold a meeting
convene a session to start a formal period of activity
convene a panel to bring together a group of experts
scheduled to convene planned to meet at a specific time
power to convene the authority to call people together

よく使うフレーズ

re-convene

to meet again after a break

duly convened

properly and officially called together

fail to convene

to be unable to gather a necessary group

よく混同される語

convene vs convince

Convince means to persuade someone, whereas convene means to gather people together.

convene vs convey

Convey means to transport or communicate something, while convene refers to assembly.

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使い方のコツ

Convene is more formal than 'meet' or 'gather.' It is typically used for official groups like committees, courts, or boards rather than casual social outings.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'convene' for a single person arriving somewhere. Remember that it implies a group coming together or someone calling a group together.

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覚え方のコツ

Break it down: 'Con-' (together) + '-vene' (to come, like in 'avenue'). It literally means 'to come together.'

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語源

From the Latin 'convenire', meaning to come together, assemble, or agree.

文法パターン

Transitive: convene [something] (e.g., convene a meeting) Intransitive: [subject] convenes (e.g., the committee convened at noon) Usually takes an object that refers to a group or an event.
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文化的な背景

Often heard in news reports regarding government sessions or high-level international summits like the UN General Assembly.

クイックテスト

The chairman has the authority to _______ a special session of the board if an emergency arises.

正解!

正解は: convene

関連単語

pale

A1

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lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

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