Call Up vs Summon - What's the Difference?

Call Up

Summon

Definitions

Definition as Noun
  • an order to report for military duty
Definition as Noun
Definition as Verb
  • bring forward for consideration
  • get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
  • recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
  • cause to become available for use, either literally or figuratively
  • call to arms; of military personnel
Definition as Verb
  • ask to come
  • cause to become available for use, either literally or figuratively
  • make ready for action or use
  • gather or bring together
  • call in an official matter, such as to attend court

Examples

  • "The case was called up in court"
  • "I tried to call you all night"; "Take two aspirin and call me in the morning"
  • "I can't remember saying any such thing"; "I can't think what her last name was"; "can you remember her phone number?"; "Do you remember that he once loved you?"; "call up memories"
  • "clicking on the icon calls up the program"; "the author's description of the banquet called up delicious aromas"; "running into an old friend summoned up memories of her childhood"
  • "summon a lawyer"
  • "clicking on the icon calls up the program"; "the author's description of the banquet called up delicious aromas"; "running into an old friend summoned up memories of her childhood"
  • "marshal resources"
  • "muster the courage to do something"; "she rallied her intellect"; "summon all your courage"

Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb
Verb