chemare

Chemare is a Romanian feminine noun meaning the act of calling or summoning, as well as an invitation or appeal. It is used to denote the process of calling someone to come, to participate, or to respond to a demand or need. In religious or philosophical contexts, chemare can refer to a perceived vocation or divine calling. In everyday language, it can describe an invitation to join an event or to take action.

Etymology and form: the word is derived from the verb a chema, which means to call. The noun chemare is formed with the suffix -are, a common nominal ending in Romanian. The related noun chemarea (the act of calling) is frequently used in sentence constructions.

Contexts and usage: chemare appears across several registers. In law, it can denote a summons or notice urging a person to appear, as in chemare în justiție. In theology or literature, it conveys the idea of a higher or personal calling that directs a person’s life or choices. In general prose, it can describe an invitation or appeal to take part in a discussion, project, or service.

Synonyms and related terms include apel, invitație, chemare la acțiune. The verb form a chema remains the closely related action verb from which chemare is derived.