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a. [ F. convenable, fr. convenir. See Convene. ] Consistent; accordant; suitable; proper; as, convenable remedies. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

With his wod his work is convenable. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F., fitness, suitableness. ] That which is suitable, agreeable, or convenient. [ 1913 Webster ]

And they missed
Their wonted convenance, cheerly hid the loss. Emerson. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Convened p. pr. & vb. n. Convenong. ] [ L. convenire; con- + venire to come: cf. F. convenir to agree, to be fitting, OF. also, to assemble. See Come, and cf. Covenant. ] 1. To come together; to meet; to unite. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

In shortsighted men . . . the rays converge and convene in the eyes before they come at the bottom. Sir I. Newton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To come together, as in one body or for a public purpose; to meet; to assemble. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]

The Parliament of Scotland now convened. Sir R. Baker. [ 1913 Webster ]

Faint, underneath, the household fowls convene. Thomson.

Syn. -- To meet; to assemble; to congregate; to collect; to unite. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. 1. To cause to assemble; to call together; to convoke. [ 1913 Webster ]

And now the almighty father of the gods
Convenes a council in the blest abodes. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To summon judicially to meet or appear. [ 1913 Webster ]

By the papal canon law, clerks . . . can not be convened before any but an ecclesiastical judge. Ayliffe. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. One who convenes or meets with others. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. One who calls an assembly together or convenes a meeting; hence, the chairman of a committee or other organized body. [ Scot. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. things that make one comfortable and at ease.
Syn. -- comforts, creature comforts, amenities. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

{ , n. [ L. convenientia agreement, fitness. See Convenient. ] 1. The state or quality of being convenient; fitness or suitableness, as of place, time, etc.; propriety. [ 1913 Webster ]

Let's further think of this;
Weigh what convenience both of time and means
May fit us to our shape. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

With all brief and plain conveniency,
Let me have judgment. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Freedom from discomfort, difficulty, or trouble; commodiousness; ease; accommodation. [ 1913 Webster ]

Thus necessity invented stools,
Convenience next suggested elbow chairs. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]

We are rather intent upon the end of God's glory than our own conveniency. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. That which is convenient; that which promotes comfort or advantage; that which is suited to one's wants; an accommodation. [ 1913 Webster ]

A pair of spectacles and several other little conveniences. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. A convenient or fit time; opportunity; as, to do something at one's convenience. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. conveniens, -entis, suitable, p. pr. of convenire to be suitable, to come. See Convene, v. i. ] 1. Fit or adapted; suitable; proper; becoming; appropriate. [ Archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Feed me with food convenient for me. Prov. xxx. 8. [ 1913 Webster ]

Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient. Eph. v. 4. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Affording accommodation or advantage; well adapted to use; handly; as, a convenient house; convenient implements or tools. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Seasonable; timely; opportune; as, a convenient occasion; a convenient season. Acts xxiv. 25. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Near at hand; easy of access. [ Colloq. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Hereties used to be brought thither, convenient for burning. Thackeray.

Syn. -- Fit; suitable; proper; adapted; fitted; suited; handly; commodious. [ 1913 Webster ]