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call
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- pronunciation:
- kawl
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- call off
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
calls, calling, called |
| definition 1: |
to say in a loud voice or shout out.
She called his name as he was crossing the street.- synonyms:
- exclaim
- similar words:
- name, sing, speak
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| definition 2: |
to tell someone to come.
Our host called us to dinner.- synonyms:
- invite
- similar words:
- challenge, claim, demand
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| definition 3: |
to telephone.
Please call me next week.I can't talk now. Can I call you back later?
- synonyms:
- phone, telephone
- similar words:
- contact, dial
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| definition 4: |
to name.
She called her child Isaiah.- synonyms:
- name
- similar words:
- designate, identify
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| related words: |
invite |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the sound made by a bird or animal.
The crow's call sounds like "caw caw." |
| definition 2: |
an instance of speaking to someone by telephone.
We got her call early this morning. |
| definition 3: |
a short visit.
He paid her a call.- synonyms:
- visit
- similar words:
- pause
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| related words: |
claim, demand |
| phrase: |
call off |
Word Builder: call +
- caller:
a person who calls.
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