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Meaning of the word "summon up" in English

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summon up

US /ˈsʌm.ən ʌp/
UK /ˈsʌm.ən ʌp/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to gather or evoke (a quality, feeling, or response) from within oneself

Example:
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She tried to summon up the courage to speak.
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He couldn't summon up any enthusiasm for the task.
Synonym:
muster gather collect raise evoke
2.

to cause something to appear or be available, especially with effort or difficulty

Example:
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He managed to summon up a smile despite his pain.
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The magician tried to summon up a spirit.
Synonym:
conjure invoke produce materialize
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summon summoned summons summoning on the up and up up to up