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convenes

Pronunciation: [kənˈviːnz]

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Learn how to use convenes in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “meetings”

(verb) to come together or bring people together for a meeting or event. Think of it like when a group of students gather to discuss their school project.

Example

The club convenes every Tuesday after school to plan events.

Example

The committee did not convene last month because many members were busy.

Example

When does the board convene to discuss the new policy?

Context: “organization”

(verb) to formally gather a group for a specific purpose or task, often in an official setting. This is like when a teacher calls a meeting with all the parents to talk about the school year.

Example

The council convenes to address community issues regularly.

Example

The meeting was canceled, so the council did not convene at all this month.

Example

Who decides when the committee convenes for important discussions?

How to pronounce convenes

Pronunciation: [kənˈviːnz]

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