call

/kɔl/
verb
  1. To speak to someone on the telephone.
    • She called her mother to wish her a happy birthday.
    • Please call the doctor's office to schedule an appointment.
    • I will call you after dinner to discuss the plans.
  2. To shout or say something loudly to get someone's attention.
    • She called out for help when she got lost.
    • He called her name from across the street.
    • The teacher called for quiet in the classroom.
  3. To name or describe someone or something in a particular way.
    • Many people call him a genius for his inventions.
    • They decided to call their baby girl Emma.
    • Don't call me lazy just because I'm resting.
  4. To ask or order someone to come to a place.
    • She called the dog back inside the house.
    • The manager called the employees to a meeting.
    • The principal called the student to the office.
  5. To make a brief visit or stop.
    • I'll call on my grandmother this afternoon.
    • He called in to see his friend after work.
    • The salesman called at our house yesterday.
  6. To announce or predict something, especially in sports or games.
    • The referee called a foul on the player.
    • The weatherman called for rain tomorrow.
    • She called heads before flipping the coin.
Antonyms
noun
  1. An act of speaking on the telephone.
    • She received a call from her boss during lunch.
    • He made a quick call to confirm the reservation.
    • I missed your call because my phone was on silent.
  2. A loud shout or cry to attract attention or communicate.
    • We heard a call for help from the woods.
    • Her call for silence was ignored by the noisy crowd.
    • The bird's call echoed through the valley.
  3. A request or demand for something to happen.
    • The president issued a call for unity.
    • The charity made a call for donations.
    • There is a growing call for better healthcare.
  4. A decision or judgment made by an official, especially in sports.
    • The referee made a bad call that cost the team the game.
    • The judge's call on the case was final.
    • The umpire's call was controversial.
  5. A short visit, especially to someone's home or office.
    • We paid a call on our neighbors last weekend.
    • The pastor's call was brief but welcome.
    • The doctor made a house call to check on the patient.
  6. A strong inner urge or feeling to do something.
    • She answered the call to serve her community.
    • Many people experience a call to help others in need.
    • He felt a call to become a teacher.
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