[よぶ, yobu](v5b, vt) (1) to call out (to); to call; to invoke; (2) to summon (a doctor, etc.); (3) to invite; (4) to designate; to name; to brand; (5) to garner (support, etc.); to gather; (6) (arch) (See 娶る) to take as one's wife; (P)#2149[Add to Longdo]