convene

What does “convene” mean?

verb.to come or bring together for a meeting or activity.

SAT Usage

This term often appears in contexts related to formal gatherings, such as legislative sessions, conferences, or organizational meetings. It emphasizes the act of coming together for a specific purpose, highlighting the importance of collaboration and decision-making, which differentiates it from similar words like "assemble," which may lack the formal connotation.

Common Confusions

Convene implies a formal gathering for a specific purpose, while gather usually suggests a more casual or informal coming together without a defined agenda.

Example Sentences

• The committee will convene again next Monday morning.

• The principal will convene a meeting to address the issue.

Word Parts: How to Remember “convene”

Break “convene” into its parts: co- (together, with) + -ven- (come). Knowing roots like these helps you decode unfamiliar SAT vocabulary.

• Prefix: co- together, with (Latin)
• Root: -ven- come (Latin)