Godan verb with 'bu' ending, Transitive verb
to call out (to); to call; to invoke
あなたが呼べば、彼は来るでしょう。He will come if you call him. to summon (a doctor, etc.)
to invite
to designate; to name; to brand
to garner (support, etc.); to gather
to take as one's wife
Archaicsee 娶る
Also written 喚ぶ【よぶ】