convenes

Convenes is the third-person singular present tense of the verb convene, meaning to bring people together for a meeting or to summon an assembly or session. The act of convening can refer to formal bodies such as a legislature, court, council, committee, or conference, as well as informal gatherings. When a body convenes, it begins its proceedings, typically after setting an agenda and calling members to order.

Etymology: convene derives from Latin convenire, meaning “to come together,” from com- “together” and venire “to come.” The verb forms include convene (base), convenes, convened (past), and convening (present participle). The noun convener (or convenor in British usage) denotes the person who calls a meeting.

Usage: Convenes is used in official reporting and formal writing. It is often paired with terms like meeting, session, committee, inquiry, jury, or council. Its antonym is adjourn or disperse, depending on context.

Examples: The city council convenes monthly to review zoning proposals. The panel convenes at nine o’clock to begin the hearing. The court convenes to hear the case, then adjourns later.

See also: convene, convener, convening, convocation, assembly.