summon up
US /ˈsʌm.ən ʌp/
UK /ˈsʌm.ən ʌp/
1.
reunir, evocar
to gather or evoke (a quality, feeling, or response) from within oneself
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She tried to summon up the courage to speak.
Ella trató de reunir el coraje para hablar.
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He couldn't summon up any enthusiasm for the task.
No pudo reunir ningún entusiasmo para la tarea.
2.
invocar, hacer aparecer
to cause something to appear or be available, especially with effort or difficulty
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He managed to summon up a smile despite his pain.
Logró dibujar una sonrisa a pesar de su dolor.
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The magician tried to summon up a spirit.
El mago intentó invocar un espíritu.