What spell is used to summon objects?

The story behind the answer

Accio is the Summoning Charm—it pulls a targeted object toward the caster, even from a distance. Harry famously uses “Accio Firebolt!” in the Triwizard Tournament to call his broom. It relies on clear intent and focus; the more familiar you are with the object, the easier it is to summon.

To remember: Accio sounds like “I acquire it.” The Latin root accio means “I summon.” By contrast, Wingardium and Levioso lift or levitate objects in place, while Locomotor moves an item you can already control or see (e.g., “Locomotor trunk”), but it doesn’t fetch it from afar. So when you need something to come to you, think Accio.